How To Fix 88900 - DME for "&1" cannot be created; maintain output control

88900 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 900

• Message text: DME for "&1" cannot be created; maintain output control

What causes this issue?

The system cannot create a DME file for <DS:DE.J_7LBLART>document
type</> "&V1&", because the DME routine of the document is not
maintained correctly.

System Response

No file can be created.

How to fix this error?

Please check if the correct DME routine is stored at the document type
&V1& of <DS:TRAN.J7LE>re.partner &V2&</>. Use the input help in order
to guarantee a correct spelling.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88900 - DME for "&1" cannot be created; maintain output control ?

  The SAP error message "88900 DME for '&1' cannot be created; maintain output control" typically occurs in the context of the DME (Data Medium Exchange) process, which is used for electronic payment processing, such as generating payment files for bank transfers.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the output control settings for the DME file generation. Specifically, it means that the system cannot create the DME file for the specified payment run (indicated by '&1') because the necessary output control settings have not been maintained. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Output Type: The output type for DME is not defined or not assigned to the payment method.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output control settings for the payment method or company code may not be properly configured.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow