How To Fix DMEE167 - The total length of elements in a segment must not exceed 1500 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: The total length of elements in a segment must not exceed 1500 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE167 - The total length of elements in a segment must not exceed 1500 characters ?

  The SAP error message DMEE167 indicates that the total length of elements in a segment of a DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 1500 characters. This error typically occurs when generating payment files or other data formats where the structure of the output is defined by the DMEE configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The combined length of all the fields (elements) defined in a specific segment exceeds the 1500-character limit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree structure may be incorrectly configured, leading to an unintended concatenation of fields or excessive data being included in a single segment.
  Data Issues: The actual data being processed may contain longer values than expected, causing the total length to exceed the limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review DMEE Configuration:
  
  Open the DMEE tree in transaction DMEE.
  Check the segment that is causing the error and review the elements defined within it.
  Ensure that the total length of all elements in that segment does not exceed 1500 characters.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Lengths:
  
  If certain fields are not necessary for the output, consider removing them from the segment.
  If possible, truncate or shorten the data being included in the segment.
  
  
  
  Split Segments:
  
  If the data logically allows it, consider splitting the data into multiple segments to ensure that no single segment exceeds the character limit.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure that it conforms to expected lengths and formats. This can help prevent unexpected data from causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the DMEE output generation to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output file is generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction DMEE to access and modify DMEE configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on DMEE for detailed guidelines on configuring data formats and understanding segment structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to DMEE configurations and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE167 error and successfully generate the required output without exceeding the character limit.