How To Fix DMEE377 - Error in suppl. segment of node &1: ref. ID &2 not assigned to a segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Error in suppl. segment of node &1: ref. ID &2 not assigned to a segment

What causes this issue?

Reference ID &V2& is not assigned to a segment. For segments, on the
<LS>Optional Supplementary Segments</> tab, you can only enter
reference IDs belonging to segments.

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 DMEE377 - Error in suppl. segment of node &1: ref. ID &2 not assigned to a segment ?

  The SAP error message DMEE377 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment files or other data formats. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the DMEE tree, specifically related to the assignment of reference IDs to segments.
  Cause:
  The error message DMEE377 is triggered when:
  
  A supplementary segment in the DMEE tree is referencing a reference ID that has not been properly assigned to a segment.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the DMEE tree structure, where the expected reference ID is missing or incorrectly set up.
  The segment that is supposed to use the reference ID is not defined correctly or is missing in the DMEE configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE377 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Open the relevant DMEE tree that you are working with.
  Review the structure of the tree and ensure that all segments are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Reference IDs:
  
  Identify the node mentioned in the error message (node &1) and the reference ID (ID &2).
  Ensure that the reference ID is assigned to the correct segment. You can do this by checking the properties of the segments in the DMEE tree.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Reference IDs:
  
  If the reference ID is not assigned to any segment, you need to assign it to the appropriate segment.
  If the reference ID is not needed, you may need to remove the reference from the supplementary segment.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and test the DMEE tree again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or guides related to DMEE configuration for further insights.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes bugs in earlier versions can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange Engine configuration.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration, which may also be relevant if you are generating payment files.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to DMEE configuration and error messages.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the DMEE377 error in your SAP system.