How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT009 - Segment &1 in tree &2 does not contain any elements or composites

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Segment &1 in tree &2 does not contain any elements or composites

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT009 - Segment &1 in tree &2 does not contain any elements or composites ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT009 indicates that a specific segment in the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) tree does not contain any elements or composites. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate a payment medium file, and the specified segment is expected to have data but is empty.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Segment: The segment specified in the error message is defined in the DMEE tree but does not have any child elements or composites. This can happen if the configuration is incomplete or if the data being processed does not meet the criteria to populate that segment.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of data fields to the DMEE tree may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of data in the expected segment.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not contain the necessary information to populate the segment, possibly due to missing or incorrect entries in the source data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Open the DMEE tree in transaction DMEE.
  Navigate to the segment mentioned in the error message and ensure that it is correctly configured with the necessary child elements or composites.
  Verify that the segment is supposed to be populated based on the data you are processing.
  
  
  
  Review Data Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the mapping of data fields to the DMEE tree is correct. Check if the fields that should populate the segment are correctly linked.
  If necessary, adjust the mapping to ensure that the required data is being passed to the segment.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Check the input data being processed to ensure that it contains the necessary information to populate the segment.
  If the data is missing or incorrect, correct the source data before processing it again.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the payment medium generation again to see if the error persists.
  Use the DMEE simulation feature to validate the tree structure and data mapping before generating the actual file.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  DMEE: To maintain and configure DMEE trees.
  FBPM: To process payment medium files.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DMEE for detailed information on configuring payment formats and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DMEE configurations or known bugs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.