How To Fix DMEE_ABA359 - Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed

DMEE_ABA359 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA359 - Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA359 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment files, particularly in the ABA (Australian Bankers' Association) format. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sort field configuration in the DMEE tree structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed" suggests that the sort field specified in the DMEE configuration is using a data type that is not permitted for sorting. This can happen if:
  
  The sort field is incorrectly defined in the DMEE tree.
  The data type of the field being used for sorting is incompatible (e.g., using a character field when a numeric field is expected).
  There may be a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type of the field in the underlying data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE tree structure