How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT058 - Child tree has modified levels. No changes are transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Child tree has modified levels. No changes are transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT058 - Child tree has modified levels. No changes are transferred ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT058 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) configuration, specifically related to the structure of the child tree in the payment format. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the hierarchical structure of the data being processed, particularly when levels in the child tree have been modified but those changes have not been properly transferred or reflected in the DMEE configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Modified Levels: The child tree structure has been altered (e.g., levels added, removed, or renamed) without updating the corresponding DMEE configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed does not match the expected structure defined in the DMEE tree.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the DMEE configuration itself, such as incorrect mappings or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually DMEE or DMEE1) and check the configuration for the payment format you are using.
  Ensure that the child tree structure matches the data being processed. If there have been changes to the data structure, update the DMEE configuration accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Data Structure:
  
  Verify the data being passed to the DMEE. Ensure that it adheres to the expected structure defined in the DMEE tree.
  If necessary, adjust the data being sent to match the DMEE configuration.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Child Tree:
  
  If the child tree has been modified, consider recreating it or adjusting the levels to ensure consistency with the parent tree.
  Make sure that any changes made to the child tree are saved and activated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payment format is generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE for additional guidance on configuring payment formats and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), DMEE1 (DMEE Tree Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DMEE and this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT058 error and ensure that your payment formats are processed correctly.