How To Fix DMEE_ABA349 - Format-specific structure &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Format-specific structure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA349 - Format-specific structure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA349 indicates that a format-specific structure for the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) does not exist for the specified format. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment medium or file using DMEE, and the required structure for the specified format is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format-Specific Structure: The format you are trying to use does not have an associated structure defined in the DMEE configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree or format might not be correctly set up or activated.
  Wrong Format Selection: The format selected in the payment medium configuration might not match any existing DMEE structure.
  Transport Issues: If the DMEE configuration was transported from another system, the necessary structures may not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction DMEE and check if the format you are trying to use is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the format-specific structure exists for the format you are trying to generate.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust the Structure:
  
  If the structure does not exist, you may need to create it. This involves defining the DMEE tree and ensuring it is linked to the correct format.
  If the structure exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to adjust it.
  
  
  
  Verify Format Selection:
  
  In the payment medium configuration (transaction FBZP for example), ensure that the format selected corresponds to an existing DMEE structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE for specific guidance on setting up formats and structures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the payment medium generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: To manage DMEE trees and formats.
  FBZP: To configure payment methods and payment medium formats.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on DMEE configurations.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_ABA349 error and successfully generate the required payment medium.