How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT085 - Select a valid data-record format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Select a valid data-record format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT085 - Select a valid data-record format ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT085, which states "Select a valid data-record format," typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment formats. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid data record format for the payment medium you are trying to create.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The data record format may not be properly configured in the DMEE settings.
  Missing Format: The required payment format may not be defined in the system.
  Invalid Selection: The user may have selected an invalid or non-existent format in the payment medium configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected format.
  Transport Issues: If the format was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may be incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE) and verify that the data record format you are trying to use is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the format is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Select Valid Format:
  
  When creating or modifying the payment medium, ensure that you select a valid and existing data record format from the dropdown list.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE formats. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the format was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this by checking the transport logs and ensuring that all necessary objects are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring DMEE formats and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), FBPM (Payment Medium Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring DMEE formats.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.