How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI609 - PE META field separator has not been specified; tag: FIELD_SEPARATOR

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 609

• Message text: PE META field separator has not been specified; tag: FIELD_SEPARATOR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI609 - PE META field separator has not been specified; tag: FIELD_SEPARATOR ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI609 PE META field separator has not been specified; tag: FIELD_SEPARATOR typically occurs in the context of using the SAP GUI for data import or export operations, particularly when dealing with metadata configurations. This error indicates that a required field separator for parsing or formatting data has not been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error is often caused by a missing or incorrectly configured field separator in the metadata settings. The system expects a specific character (like a comma, semicolon, or tab) to separate fields in the data being processed.
  Incorrect Data Format: If the data being imported or exported does not match the expected format, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate data, they may not have the correct field separator defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Field Separator:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the metadata is defined.
  Look for