How To Fix IFME_ENGINE157 - Based on file contents, the line terminator is &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Based on file contents, the line terminator is &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE157 - Based on file contents, the line terminator is &1. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE157 indicates that there is an issue with the line terminator in the file being processed. Specifically, the message states that the line terminator detected in the file does not match the expected format. This can occur when importing or processing files in SAP, particularly in the context of data uploads or file processing.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following:
  
  
  Incorrect Line Terminator: The file may use a different line terminator than what SAP expects. Common line terminators include:
  
  LF (Line Feed, \n): Used in Unix/Linux systems.
  CR (Carriage Return, \r): Used in older Mac systems.
  CRLF (Carriage Return + Line Feed, \r\n): Used in Windows systems.
  
  
  
  File Format Issues: The file may not be formatted correctly, or it may contain unexpected characters or encoding issues.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system for file processing may not match the format of the incoming file.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IFME_ENGINE157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File Format:
  
  Open the file in a text editor that can display line endings (e.g., Notepad++, Sublime Text).
  Verify the line terminator used in the file. If it is not CRLF (for Windows), you may need to convert it.
  
  
  
  Convert Line Endings:
  
  If the file uses LF or CR, convert it to CRLF if your SAP system expects Windows-style line endings. Many text editors have an option to convert line endings.
  
  
  
  Adjust SAP Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP related to file processing. Ensure that the expected line terminator matches the one used in your file.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the File:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-upload the file to SAP and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  If possible, create a small sample file with known good data and the correct line terminator to test the upload process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for file processing and data uploads for specific guidelines on file formats and expected configurations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  File Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved with the correct encoding (e.g., UTF-8) as some characters may not be recognized if the encoding is incorrect.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IFME_ENGINE157 error and successfully process your file in SAP.