How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT127 - Format tree &2 of type &1 is not released for customers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Format tree &2 of type &1 is not released for customers

What causes this issue?

Format tree &V2& of tree type &V1& was delivered by SAP; however, it is
not released for customers.
SAP does not guarantee that the corresponding formats are mapped
correctly for format trees with this status.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT127 - Format tree &2 of type &1 is not released for customers ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT127 indicates that a specific format tree (designated by &2) of a certain type (designated by &1) is not released for customer use. This error typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange (DMEE) functionality, which is used for generating payment files in various formats.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Format Tree: The format tree you are trying to use has not been released for customer use. This means that the format tree is either still in development or has not been properly configured for production use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The format tree may not be correctly set up in the DMEE configuration, leading to the system not recognizing it as available for use.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the format tree.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Format Tree:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Locate the format tree in question (using the name provided in the error message).
  Check the status of the format tree. If it is not released, you will need to release it for customer use.
  To release the format tree, you may need to set the appropriate status in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the format tree is correctly configured and that all necessary parameters are set.
  Verify that the format tree is assigned to the correct payment method and company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the format tree.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to DMEE functionalities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE and the specific format tree you are using for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a custom format tree.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (for Data Medium Exchange configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on DMEE configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on DMEE and payment formats.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT127 error and successfully use the desired format tree for your payment processing needs.