How To Fix DMEE166 - Variant is a required field

DMEE166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Variant is a required field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE166 - Variant is a required field ?

  The SAP error message DMEE166, which states "Variant is a required field," typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when you are trying to generate a payment medium or file and have not specified a required variant.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to execute a DMEE function (like generating a payment file) without providing a necessary variant.
  The variant is a configuration that defines how the data should be processed or formatted, and it is mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE166 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction where the variant is required (e.g., transaction for generating payment files).
  
  
  Specify a Variant:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that requires a variant, make sure to select or enter a valid variant in the appropriate field.
  You can create a new variant if