How To Fix /SCWM/CCHECK657 - Rows with incorrect number of separators exist, check your input file

/SCWM/CCHECK657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CCHECK -

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Rows with incorrect number of separators exist, check your input file

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/SCWM/CCHECK657 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK657 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the input file being processed in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, it suggests that the rows in the input file do not have the correct number of separators (commonly commas or tabs, depending on the file format) that are expected for the data being imported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The input file may not be formatted correctly, leading to an inconsistent number of separators in some rows.
  Data Corruption: The file may have been corrupted during transfer or editing, resulting in missing or extra separators.
  Inconsistent Data Structure: Different rows may have different structures, which can happen if the data was generated from multiple sources or if there were manual edits.
  Empty Rows: There may be empty rows or rows with insufficient data that do not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Input File: Open the input