How To Fix DMEE403 - Field Type 1 is selected; delimiters have to be set

DMEE403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Field Type 1 is selected; delimiters have to be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE403 - Field Type 1 is selected; delimiters have to be set ?

  The SAP error message DMEE403 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) in SAP. Specifically, it suggests that when using Field Type 1 (which typically refers to a field that is expected to be delimited), the necessary delimiters have not been set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined a field in the DMEE tree structure that is of Field Type 1 (which requires delimiters).
  The delimiters (such as a comma, semicolon, or other characters) that are supposed to separate the values in the output file have not been specified in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE403 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE in SAP.
  
  
  
  Locate the DMEE Tree:
  
  Find the DMEE tree structure that you are working with. This could be a specific format for payment files or other data exchanges.
  
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the specific field that is causing