How To Fix DMEE085 - Select a valid data-record format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE - Messages for Data Medium Exchange Engine

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Select a valid data-record format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE085 - Select a valid data-record format ?

  The SAP error message DMEE085, which states "Select a valid data-record format," typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment files or other data formats. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize a valid data record format for the specified configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The data record format may not be properly configured in the DMEE tree or may not exist.
  Missing Format: The required data record format might not have been created or activated in the DMEE.
  Invalid Selection: The user may have selected an invalid or non-existent format in the DMEE transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data record format.
  Transport Issues: If the format was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Verify that the data record format you are trying to use is correctly configured and exists in the DMEE tree.
  Ensure that the format is active and properly linked to the relevant payment method or process.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Format:
  
  If the format does not exist, create a new data record format in the DMEE.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Select Valid Format:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting a valid and existing data record format in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified data record format.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the format was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring and using DMEE.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to DMEE085.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DMEE085 error and implement a solution to resolve it.