How To Fix DMEE500 - Tree for payment medium format &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Tree for payment medium format &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

You chose "Use DME Engine" for payment medium format &V1& However,
there is no DMEE format tree of type "PAYM" with name &V1& in the
system.

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?

Before using the format, make sure that an active version of the format
tree &V1& exists.
To do this, use the <DS:TRAN.DMEE>DME Engine</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE500 - Tree for payment medium format &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message DMEE500 indicates that the tree for the payment medium format specified (denoted by &1) is not available in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment medium (like a bank transfer file) using the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) and the required configuration for the specified format is missing or not properly set up.
  Causes:
  
  Missing DMEE Tree: The DMEE tree for the specified payment medium format has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Format Specification: The payment medium format specified in the transaction or configuration does not match any existing DMEE tree.
  Transport Issues: If the DMEE tree was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE tree.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE.
  Check if the tree for the specified payment medium format exists. If it does not, you will need to create it or import it from another system.
  If the tree exists, ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify DMEE Tree:
  
  If the tree is missing, you can create a new DMEE tree by using the DMEE transaction.
  If you need to modify an existing tree, ensure that it is correctly configured for the payment medium format you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Medium Format:
  
  Ensure that the payment medium format you are using in your payment run or configuration matches the DMEE tree you have set up.
  Check the configuration in the payment program (e.g., F110) to ensure the correct format is selected.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the DMEE tree was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the tree is available in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the DMEE tree.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE tree.
  Check the user roles and authorizations related to DMEE.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: To manage DMEE trees.
  F110: To run the automatic payment program.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring DMEE and creating payment medium formats.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to DMEE and payment medium formats.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE500 error and successfully generate the payment medium format you need.