How To Fix PG169 - Error occurred when delimiting records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Error occurred when delimiting records

What causes this issue?

The system could not delimit the infotype record.
The employee may still be active. However, the current infotype
record has time constraint '1' and may not be delimited.

System Response

Check whether the employee has left the company.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG169 - Error occurred when delimiting records ?

  The SAP error message PG169, which states "Error occurred when delimiting records," typically occurs during data processing or data import/export operations in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, often related to issues with the data format, structure, or integrity.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, such as incorrect delimiters or unexpected characters.
  Missing or Extra Delimiters: If the data records are not properly delimited (e.g., missing commas, semicolons, or other specified delimiters), SAP may not be able to parse the records correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: Corrupted or incomplete data records can lead to this error. This might happen if the data source is unreliable or if there are issues during data transfer.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the data import/export configuration can lead to delimiting errors.
  Field Length Exceeded: If the data being imported exceeds the defined field lengths in the target structure, it