What is delimiter in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: delimiter

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A character sequence used to separate column, row, and text data. To separate columns, a delimiter can be a tab, semicolon, comma, space, or any character sequence. To separate rows of data, a delimiter can be a {new line} or any other character sequence. To denote the start and end of a character string, a delimiter can be single quotation marks ', double quotation marks ", or {none}.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A delimiter is a character or set of characters used to separate data elements in a file. In SAP Data Services, delimiters are used to separate fields in a flat file, such as a comma-separated values (CSV) file.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Data Services, delimiters are used to define the structure of a flat file. When creating a flat file, you can specify the delimiter that will be used to separate the fields. This allows you to easily parse the data in the file and extract the information you need.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a flat file, make sure to use a delimiter that is not present in the data itself. This will help ensure that the data is properly parsed and extracted. Additionally, it is important to use a consistent delimiter throughout the entire file.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on delimiters and how they are used in SAP Data Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html