How To Fix IFME_ENGINE158 - Based on format, fields should be separated by &1.

IFME_ENGINE158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Based on format, fields should be separated by &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE158 - Based on format, fields should be separated by &1. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE158 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the data being processed, specifically that the fields in the input data are not properly separated by the expected delimiter, which in this case is &1. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data import or processing where a specific format is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Delimiter: The data being processed does not use the expected delimiter (&1), which could lead to misinterpretation of the fields.
  Malformed Data: The input data may be malformed or not conforming to the expected structure, leading to parsing errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define how data should be formatted and separated, which might not be set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the input data to ensure that all fields are correctly separated by the expected delimiter. If the delimiter is supposed to be a specific character (like