How To Fix RSDS_ACCESS052 - Could not find a valid delimiter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS_ACCESS - Access Messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Could not find a valid delimiter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS052 - Could not find a valid delimiter ?

  The SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS052: Could not find a valid delimiter typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with DataSources, particularly when extracting data from a source system. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a valid delimiter in the data being processed, which is essential for parsing the data correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being extracted may not be in the expected format, or the delimiter specified in the DataSource configuration does not match the actual delimiter used in the source data.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in identifying the delimiter.
  Corrupted Data: The data being extracted might be corrupted or not structured properly, causing the delimiter to be unrecognizable.
  Changes in Source Structure: If the structure of the source data has changed (e.g., new fields added, removed, or modified), the existing DataSource configuration may