How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT116 - No conversion rule exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No conversion rule exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT116 - No conversion rule exists ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT116 indicates that there is no conversion rule defined for the specified payment format in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE). This typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment file, and the system cannot find the necessary mapping or conversion rules to process the data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Rules: The most common cause is that the conversion rules for the specified payment format have not been defined in the DMEE configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment format or the associated DMEE tree may not be correctly configured or linked to the payment method.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used in the payment run may not correspond to the DMEE tree or format you are trying to use.
  Version Issues: There may be versioning issues if the DMEE tree has been modified but not activated or if the wrong version is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Conversion Rules:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Check the DMEE tree associated with the payment format you are using.
  Ensure that the necessary conversion rules are defined for the payment format.
  If they are missing, create the required conversion rules.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payment method is correctly configured in the payment program settings.
  Ensure that the DMEE tree is assigned to the correct payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Activate DMEE Tree:
  
  If you have made changes to the DMEE tree, ensure that it is activated.
  You can do this in the DMEE transaction by selecting the tree and choosing the activation option.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Format:
  
  Ensure that the payment format you are using is correct and corresponds to the DMEE tree you have configured.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Payment Methods:
  
  If possible, test the payment run with different payment methods to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange Engine configuration.
  FBZP: Configuration of payment methods in the payment program.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring DMEE and payment formats.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to DMEE and payment formats.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payment run to identify where the conversion rule is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT116 error and successfully generate your payment files.