How To Fix LX136 - Source segment of type &1 contains a tabulator character (hex. 09).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LX - SAPDXfer: Central Tools - Initial Data Transfer

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Source segment of type &1 contains a tabulator character (hex. 09).

What causes this issue?

Tabs have been inserted as separators between the fields during the
conversion.
If the data contains a tab character, the target file cannot be
created.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LX136 - Source segment of type &1 contains a tabulator character (hex. 09). ?

  The SAP error message LX136 indicates that there is a tabulator character (hexadecimal 09) present in a source segment of type &1, which is not allowed in the context where the error is occurring. This typically happens during data processing or when importing data into SAP systems, especially in logistics or warehouse management scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The presence of a tab character in the data being processed is the primary cause of this error. Tab characters can inadvertently be included in data files or input fields, especially if the data is copied from other sources (like spreadsheets or text files) that may contain formatting characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the tab characters from the source data. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Source of the Data: Determine where the data is coming from. This could be a file upload, a data import, or manual entry.
  
  
  Check the