How To Fix UMG179 - Wrong Separator Type: Allowed values are A (0x00-0x3F), B(0x20-0x3F), C

UMG179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Wrong Separator Type: Allowed values are A (0x00-0x3F), B(0x20-0x3F), C

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG179 - Wrong Separator Type: Allowed values are A (0x00-0x3F), B(0x20-0x3F), C ?

  The SAP error message UMG179 indicates that there is an issue with the separator type being used in a specific context, likely related to data processing or file handling within the SAP system. The error message specifies that the allowed values for the separator type are:
  
  A: Characters in the range 0x00-0x3F
  B: Characters in the range 0x20-0x3F
  C: A specific character or set of characters that are not detailed in the message.
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises when the system encounters a separator type that does not conform to the expected values. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The separator type may have been incorrectly configured in the system settings or during data import/export processes.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid characters or separators that do not match the expected types.
  Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or enhancements that manipulate data, they may be using an unsupported separator type.
  
  Solution
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