How To Fix SDTS_MAP011 - SDTS: ", delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4

SDTS_MAP011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDTS_MAP - SDTS_BADI_MAP - Messages for Downtime Mgmt Key Mapping

• Message number: 011

• Message text: SDTS: ", delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDTS_MAP011 - SDTS: ", delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message SDTS_MAP011 indicates that there is an issue with the data mapping process, specifically related to the delimiter not being found in the data being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data mapping scenarios, such as when using SAP Data Services or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4" suggests that the system is expecting a specific delimiter (like a comma, semicolon, or tab) to separate fields in the incoming data, but it cannot find it. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The incoming data may not be formatted correctly, and the expected delimiters are missing or different from what is specified in the mapping configuration.
  Empty or Malformed Records: The data source may contain empty records or records that do not conform to the expected structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The mapping configuration in SAP Data Services or the relevant