How To Fix DMEE_ABA387 - Error in checks for node &1: reference ID &2 not permitted

DMEE_ABA387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Error in checks for node &1: reference ID &2 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA387 - Error in checks for node &1: reference ID &2 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA387 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 reference ID specified in the DMEE structure, which is not permitted for the given node.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DMEE_ABA387 is triggered when:
  
  The reference ID specified in the DMEE configuration does not match the expected format or value for the node being processed.
  There may be a configuration issue in the DMEE tree where the reference ID is not allowed for the specific node.
  The reference ID might be missing or incorrectly defined in the payment data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE_ABA387 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE tree structure in transaction code DMEE.
  Identify the node that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Verify the