How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT087 - No file has been generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No file has been generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT087 - No file has been generated ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT087 ("No file has been generated") typically occurs in the context of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) when trying to generate payment files. This error indicates that the system did not produce any output file, which can be due to several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Selected: There may be no payment data available for the specified selection criteria (e.g., date range, payment method).
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE format configuration might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to no output being generated.
  Errors in Payment Run: If there were errors during the payment run, it might prevent the generation of the file.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the file.
  File Path Issues: The output file path may not be correctly configured, or there may be issues with the file system permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Data: Verify that there are payments available for the specified criteria. You can do this by checking the payment proposal or payment run logs.
  Review DMEE Configuration: Ensure that the DMEE format is correctly configured. Check the mapping and rules defined in the DMEE tree to ensure they are set up to generate the expected output.
  Check Payment Run Logs: Review the logs of the payment run to identify any errors that may have occurred. Address any issues found in the logs.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the payment file generation. Check roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  File Path Configuration: Verify the output file path settings in the DMEE configuration. Ensure that the directory exists and that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to write to that directory.
  Test with Different Parameters: Try running the payment file generation with different parameters or a smaller dataset to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and DMEE (DMEE Configuration) to check and configure payment formats.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to DMEE and payment file generation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for DMEE for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.