How To Fix IFME_ENGINE128 - Delimiter has not been derived for node & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Delimiter has not been derived for node & (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE128 - Delimiter has not been derived for node & (&) ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE128 indicates that a delimiter has not been derived for a specific node in the context of the Integration Framework (IFME) or related data processing tasks. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine how to separate or parse data elements within a specific node of a data structure, such as an XML or IDoc structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The delimiter for the specified node may not have been configured correctly in the relevant mapping or transformation settings.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure, leading to issues in identifying delimiters.
  Mapping Issues: If you are using a mapping tool, there may be an issue with how the mapping is defined, particularly if it involves complex data types or structures.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or between the data source and the target