How To Fix DMEE406 - Sort field &1: fields from structure SYST are not permitted

DMEE406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Sort field &1: fields from structure SYST are not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE406 - Sort field &1: fields from structure SYST are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message DMEE406 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) in SAP. Specifically, the error message states that a sort field from the structure SYST is not permitted. The SYST structure contains system-related information, and certain fields from this structure cannot be used as sort fields in DMEE configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the attempt to use fields from the SYST structure (which includes system-related data such as user, program name, and other system information) as sort fields in a DMEE tree or configuration. DMEE has restrictions on which fields can be used for sorting, and fields from the SYST structure are not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE406 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Review DMEE Configuration: Go to the DMEE configuration where the error is occurring. Check the sort fields that have been defined in your DMEE tree.
  
  
  Remove