How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT003 - Tree &1 (&2) does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Tree &1 (&2) does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT003 - Tree &1 (&2) does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT003 indicates that a specific DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) tree does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment medium or file using a DMEE format that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing DMEE Tree: The specified DMEE tree (format) is not created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payment medium format may be incorrect, pointing to a non-existent tree.
  Transport Issues: If the DMEE tree was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE tree.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Trees:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE.
  Check if the specified tree (format) exists. If it does not, you will need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify DMEE Tree:
  
  If the tree does not exist, you can create a new DMEE tree by using the DMEE transaction.
  If you have the specifications for the required format, you can define the tree structure accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payment program (transaction code FBZP or OBPM1) to ensure that the correct DMEE tree is assigned to the payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the DMEE tree was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the tree in the target system or re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payment program has the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE tree.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on how to create and manage DMEE trees.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to DMEE and payment formats.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: For managing DMEE trees.
  FBZP: For payment program configuration.
  OBPM1: For payment method configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT003 error and successfully generate the required payment medium.