How To Fix LX137 - Source segment with type &1 has a line-end character string (hex. 0A0D)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Source segment with type &1 has a line-end character string (hex. 0A0D)

What causes this issue?

Line end characters are inserted as segment separators. If the data
contains line end characters, the target file cannot be created.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LX137 - Source segment with type &1 has a line-end character string (hex. 0A0D) ?

  The SAP error message LX137 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a source segment in a data file being processed by the system. Specifically, the error message states that the source segment has a line-end character string that is not expected. The hexadecimal value 0A0D corresponds to a combination of carriage return (CR, 0D) and line feed (LF, 0A), which is often seen in files created on Windows systems.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the data file being processed contains line endings that are not compatible with the expected format in SAP. In many cases, SAP expects line endings to be in a specific format (e.g., just LF 0A for Unix/Linux systems or just CR 0D for older systems). When a file contains both CR and LF together, it can lead to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the LX137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Source File: Open the source file in a text editor that can display special characters (like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code) to verify the line endings.
  
  
  Convert Line Endings: If the file contains CRLF (0D0A), you may need to convert it to the expected format:
  
  If SAP expects LF (0A), you can convert the file to use only LF line endings.
  If SAP expects CR (0D), convert the file to use only CR line endings.
  
  Many text editors have options to convert line endings. For example, in Notepad++, you can go to Edit > EOL Conversion and select the desired format.
  
  
  Re-upload the File: After converting the line endings, save the file and re-upload it to SAP.
  
  
  Test the Process: Run the process again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  File Formats: Be aware of the file format requirements for the specific SAP transaction or process you are using. Different processes may have different expectations for line endings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or process for any additional requirements or known issues.
  Data Transfer Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data transfer, ensure that the data format adheres to the specifications outlined in the documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LX137 error and successfully process your data file in SAP.