How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT017 - Old maintenance version saved as version 002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Old maintenance version saved as version 002

What causes this issue?

A new active version (000) has been imported into the system, which
means the old maintenance version (previously 001) is no longer up to
date.

System Response

The system used the old maintenance version to create version 002 and
continues with the new active version as the new maintenance version
(now 001).

How to fix this error?

If you want to retrieve your old maintenance version (now 002) or
compare it with the new maintenance version, choose the menu option
Utilities -> Versions -> Version Management.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT017 - Old maintenance version saved as version 002 ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT017 indicates that there is an issue with the payment format in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE). Specifically, it suggests that an old maintenance version of a payment format has been saved as a new version, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in processing payment files.
  Cause:
  
  Versioning Issue: The error typically arises when a payment format (DMEE format) is saved with an older version number, which may not be compatible with the current configuration or requirements.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the DMEE format or its structure may not have been properly updated or saved, leading to the system referencing an outdated version.
  Transport Issues: If the DMEE format was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may have retained an old version number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Versioning: 
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE) and check the versioning of the payment format. Ensure that the latest version is active and correctly configured.
  If you find that an old version is being referenced, you may need to create a new version or update the existing one.
  
  
  
  Update the Format:
  
  If you have made changes to the DMEE format, ensure that you save it correctly and activate the latest version.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant payment format and ensuring that the latest changes are saved and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose due to transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the correct version of the DMEE format was transported.
  If necessary, re-transport the correct version from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE and payment formats for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the payment format works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in DMEE configurations.