How To Fix IO412 - Delimiters are missing for the line edges

IO412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Delimiters are missing for the line edges

What causes this issue?

During print editing of serial numbers, a method was selected for
the editing of the margin which requires at least the entry of the left
or right margin (string).

System Response

The system does not allow further processing.

How to fix this error?

The print editing of serial numbers is used, for example, in the print
programs for the printing of delivery and sales documents. Please check
the call of the print editing for the serial numbers in the program you
are using. If you want to use a method for the editing of margins, you
must maintain the left and/or right delimiter for the margin. If you do
not want to edit the margins, maintain the method for editing the margin
using the appropriate method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO412 - Delimiters are missing for the line edges ?

  The SAP error message IO412, which states "Delimiters are missing for the line edges," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents that involve line items, such as invoices or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system expects certain delimiters (like line breaks or specific characters) to define the boundaries of line items, but they are missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Formatting: The data being processed may not be formatted correctly, leading to missing delimiters. This can happen if the data is imported from an external source or if it has been manually entered.
  Data Corruption: If the data has been corrupted or altered in a way that removes necessary delimiters, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or the settings related to line item processing in SAP.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the SAP system,