How To Fix SDTS_MAP012 - SDTS: " delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4

SDTS_MAP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• 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_MAP012 - SDTS: " delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message SDTS_MAP012, which states "delimiter not found: &1&2&3&4," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or mapping processes, particularly when dealing with the SAP Data Transfer Workbench or similar tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the expected delimiter in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being imported or processed may not be formatted correctly, leading to the absence of expected delimiters.
  Missing Delimiters: The specific delimiters that the system expects to find in the data are missing. This could be due to issues in the source data file.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the data mapping or transfer process that do not align with the actual data structure.
  Corrupted Data: The data file may be corrupted or improperly generated, leading to missing or malformed delimiters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the data file to ensure it adheres to the expected format.