How To Fix DMEE308 - &1 is not defined as a payment medium format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 308

• Message text: &1 is not defined as a payment medium format

What causes this issue?

You have created a DMEE format tree that defines a format for payment
medium exchange. This format tree cannot be used unless a payment
medium format with the same name exists for which the <ZH>Using DME
engine</> indicator is set.
Such a payment medium format does not currently exist in your system.

System Response

You can activate the format tree; however, it cannot be used for
generating payment media until you carry out the following procedure.

How to fix this error?

Create a payment medium format that has the same name as the DMEE
format tree. For this format, select the <ZH>Using DME engine</>
indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE308 - &1 is not defined as a payment medium format ?

  The SAP error message DMEE308 indicates that a specific payment medium format is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment medium (like a bank transfer file) using the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) and the specified format is not recognized or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment medium format you are trying to use has not been defined in the DMEE configuration.
  Incorrect Format Name: The format name specified in the payment run or configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined payment medium formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE.
  Check if the payment medium format you are trying to use is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  If it is defined, ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define a New Payment Medium Format:
  
  If the format is missing, you can create a new one by:
  
  Navigating to the DMEE transaction.
  Selecting the appropriate node (e.g., "Payment Medium Formats").
  Creating a new format and configuring it according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Format Name:
  
  Ensure that the format name used in the payment run matches exactly with the defined format in DMEE. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE formats.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring payment medium formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange Engine configuration.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration, where you can specify the payment medium format.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide updates related to DMEE configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payment run to ensure that the error is resolved and the payment medium file is generated correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE308 error and successfully generate the required payment medium format.