How To Fix IFME_ENGINE105 - Unable to parse delimiter &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Unable to parse delimiter &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE105 - Unable to parse delimiter &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE105, which states "Unable to parse delimiter &1 (&2)," typically occurs in the context of data processing or file handling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with file imports or exports. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to interpret a specified delimiter in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Delimiter: The specified delimiter in the data file does not match the expected delimiter defined in the SAP configuration.
  Malformed Data: The data being processed may be malformed or not structured correctly, leading to parsing issues.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with the character encoding of the file, causing the delimiter to be misinterpreted.
  Configuration Errors: The settings in the SAP system for handling the specific file type may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Delimiter Configuration:
  
  Verify the delimiter specified in the SAP configuration matches the delimiter used in the data file. Common delimiters include commas, semicolons,