How To Fix DMEE397 - Node &1: The constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Node &1: The constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE397 - Node &1: The constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol ?

  The SAP error message DMEE397 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a node in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) where a constant value contains delimiters or the escape symbol. This error typically arises when defining the structure of the output file for electronic payments or other data formats.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A constant defined in the DMEE structure includes characters that are interpreted as delimiters (e.g., commas, semicolons) or escape symbols (e.g., backslashes).
  The DMEE configuration expects constants to be free of such characters to ensure proper parsing and formatting of the output file.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE397 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Node Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE configuration for the specific node that is causing the error.
  Check the constant value defined in that node.
  
  
  
  Modify the Constant:
  
  If the constant contains delimiters or escape symbols, modify it to remove or replace these characters.
  Ensure that the constant is a valid string that does not interfere with the expected output format.
  
  
  
  Use Escape Sequences:
  
  If you need to include a delimiter or escape symbol in the constant, use the appropriate escape sequences as defined in the DMEE documentation.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output file is generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for DMEE for more details on how to define constants and the rules regarding delimiters and escape symbols.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine): A tool in SAP used for generating payment files and other data formats for electronic communication with banks and other entities.
  Constants in DMEE: Constants are fixed values that can be used in the output file structure. They should be defined carefully to avoid conflicts with delimiters.
  Escape Characters: In many programming and configuration contexts, escape characters are used to indicate that the following character should be treated differently (e.g., as a literal character rather than a special character).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE397 error and ensure that your DMEE configuration is set up correctly.