How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT081 - Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain

What causes this issue?

You have selected data record format '0' ('Record Delimited by <(>
<<)>CR/LF>'). However, the imported file does not contain the character
string <(><<)>CR/LF>. Therefore, the data records of the file cannot be
separated from each other.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a different data record format, or adjust the file to be imported
accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT081 - Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT081 indicates that there is an issue with the format of an incoming file that is being processed by the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE). Specifically, the error states that the incoming file does not contain the expected carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) characters, which are typically used to denote the end of a line in text files.
  Cause:
  
  File Format Issues: The incoming file may not be in the expected text format. For example, it could be a binary file or a file with a different line-ending convention (e.g., only LF without CR, or vice versa).
  File Transfer Issues: If the file was transferred from one system to another, it may have been corrupted or improperly formatted during the transfer process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the specific format of the incoming file.
  Operating System Differences: Different operating systems use different conventions for line endings (e.g., Windows uses CRLF, while Unix/Linux uses LF).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the incoming file is in the correct text format and that it uses the appropriate line-ending characters. You can open the file in a text editor that shows hidden characters to verify this.
  Convert Line Endings: If the file is in the wrong format, you can convert it to the correct format using text processing tools or editors that allow you to change line endings (e.g., Notepad++, Unix2Dos, etc.).
  Review DMEE Configuration: Check the DMEE configuration settings to ensure that they are set up to handle the specific format of the incoming file. This includes checking the file type and any relevant settings related to line endings.
  Test with Sample Files: Create a sample file that adheres to the expected format and test it to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the specific incoming file or with the configuration.
  File Transfer Method: If the file was transferred over a network, ensure that the transfer method (e.g., FTP, SFTP) is set to preserve the file format. Some methods may alter line endings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for DMEE for detailed information on file formats and configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to DMEE and file processing.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT081 error and ensure that your incoming files are processed correctly.