How To Fix DMEE_ABA343 - Sort field &1: fields from format-specific structure are not permitted

DMEE_ABA343 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Sort field &1: fields from format-specific structure are not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA343 - Sort field &1: fields from format-specific structure are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA343 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when you are trying to create or modify a DMEE format for electronic payment files, particularly in the ABA format. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sort fields defined in your DMEE format.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Sort field &1: fields from format-specific structure are not permitted" suggests that you are attempting to use fields from a format-specific structure as sort fields in your DMEE configuration. In DMEE, sort fields must be defined in a way that is compatible with the structure of the output file, and using fields from a specific format structure can lead to inconsistencies or errors in the generated file.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Sort Fields: Check the sort fields you have defined in your DMEE format. Ensure that you are not using