How To Fix DMEE342 - Sort field &1: level &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Sort field &1: level &2 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Level &V2& is assigned to sort field &V1&, but this level is not
defined in the list of levels for the format tree.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the level assignment for sort field &V1&, or add this level to
the list of levels.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE342 - Sort field &1: level &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message DMEE342 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) in SAP. Specifically, it means that a sort field defined in the DMEE tree structure is not properly configured or is missing for a specific level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Field Definition: The sort field specified in the DMEE tree structure is not defined for the specified level.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree might have been incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the sort fields and the levels.
  Changes in DMEE Structure: If there have been recent changes to the DMEE structure, it might have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Open the relevant DMEE tree structure.
  Verify that the sort fields are correctly defined for each level. Ensure that the sort field specified in the error message is indeed defined for the indicated level.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Sort Fields:
  
  If the sort field is missing, you need to define it. Navigate to the level in question and add the appropriate sort field.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the DMEE configuration, review those changes to ensure that they did not inadvertently remove or alter the sort field definitions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the DMEE output to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct sort field definitions, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with DMEE configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on DMEE configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE342 error and ensure that your DMEE configuration is correctly set up.