How To Fix DMEE_ABA308 - &1 is not defined as a payment medium format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 308

• Message text: &1 is not defined as a payment medium format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA308 - &1 is not defined as a payment medium format ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA308 indicates that a specific payment medium format is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment file using the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) and the specified format is not recognized or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format Definition: The payment medium format you are trying to use is not defined in the DMEE configuration.
  Incorrect Format Name: The format name specified in the payment run or configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration for the payment medium format may not be properly set up or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Format Definition:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code DMEE) in SAP.
  Check if the payment medium format you are trying to use is defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant format tree and verifying its existence.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Format:
  
  If the format is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this by selecting the appropriate options in the DMEE transaction to define a new format.
  If the format exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it to ensure it meets the requirements for your payment run.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the format is correctly assigned to the payment method in the configuration settings. This can be done in the transaction OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Check the settings for the payment method and ensure that the correct DMEE format is assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, run a test payment run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange Engine configuration.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration.
  OBPM1: Payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring DMEE formats and payment methods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the DMEE configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_ABA308 error and successfully generate your payment medium files.