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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that the output type for DME is defined for the relevant payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Output Type:
  
  In the output control settings, ensure that the DME output type is assigned to the payment method you are using.
  Check if the output type is active and has the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If necessary, create condition records for the output type using transaction NACE.
  Select the application area (e.g., "Financial Accounting") and the output type for DME.
  Maintain the necessary condition records to ensure that the output can be generated.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Run:
  
  Ensure that the payment run you are trying to execute is correctly set up and that all necessary parameters are filled in.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the payment run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1: Maintain Payment Methods
  NACE: Output Control
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring DME and output control settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully generate the DME file.