How To Fix DMEE_ABA318 - No length specified for node &1

DMEE_ABA318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: No length specified for node &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA318 - No length specified for node &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA318 "No length specified for node &1" typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment files or other data formats. This error indicates that a node in the DMEE tree structure does not have a length specified, which is necessary for the proper formatting of the output file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Length Specification: The node in the DMEE structure is defined without a length, which is required for the generation of the output file.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree might be incorrectly configured, leading to nodes that are not properly defined.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the node may not be compatible with the expected output, leading to a lack of length specification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Locate the specific DMEE tree that is causing the error.
  Check the properties of the node indicated in the error message