How To Fix DMEE349 - Format-specific structure &1 does not exist in active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Format-specific structure &1 does not exist in active version

What causes this issue?

You have stored a format-specific structure in the format tree header,
but structure &V1& is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE349 - Format-specific structure &1 does not exist in active version ?

  The SAP error message DMEE349 indicates that a format-specific structure referenced in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) does not exist in the active version. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate a file or process data using a DMEE format that is not properly defined or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Structure: The specified format-specific structure (e.g., a DMEE tree or format) is not defined in the system.
  Inactive Version: The structure may exist but is not activated or is in an inactive version.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMEE settings or the format being used.
  Transport Issues: If the DMEE format was transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Format:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Verify that the format-specific structure you are trying to use exists in the system.
  Ensure that the structure is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  If the structure is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the structure and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the DMEE format you are using. Ensure that all required components are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the format was transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the DMEE process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  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 with DMEE formats.
  Version Management: Familiarize yourself with version management in DMEE to understand how to manage and activate different versions of formats.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE349 error and ensure that your DMEE formats are correctly configured and active.