How To Fix DMEE402 - Node &1 (&2): tag name must not contain spaces nor be left blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Node &1 (&2): tag name must not contain spaces nor be left blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE402 - Node &1 (&2): tag name must not contain spaces nor be left blank ?

  The SAP error message DMEE402 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) in SAP. Specifically, it points out that a tag name in the DMEE structure is either empty or contains spaces, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Tag Name: A tag name in the DMEE configuration is required to have a valid name. If it is left blank, this error will occur.
  Spaces in Tag Name: Tag names cannot contain spaces. If a tag name has leading, trailing, or embedded spaces, it will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Navigate to the specific node mentioned in the error message (Node &1).
  Review the tag name associated with that node (tag name &2).
  Ensure that the tag name is not empty and does not contain any spaces.
  
  
  
  Correct the Tag Name:
  
  If the tag name is empty, provide a valid name.
  If there are spaces, remove them and ensure the tag name is a continuous string without any spaces.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  Test the DMEE output again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE: The Data Medium Exchange Engine is used in SAP for generating payment files, bank statements, and other data formats required for electronic data interchange.
  Tag Names: In DMEE, tag names are used to define the structure of the output file. They must adhere to specific naming conventions to ensure proper processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DMEE for more detailed guidelines on naming conventions and configuration best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE402 error and ensure that your DMEE configuration is correct.