How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT136 - Enter a version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Enter a version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT136 - Enter a version ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT136, which states "Enter a version," typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when you are trying to generate payment formats or payment files. This error indicates that a version for the payment format has not been specified, which is required for the system to process the payment file correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version: The most common cause of this error is that the version field in the DMEE configuration is either empty or not properly set.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment format configuration may not have a default version assigned, or the version specified does not exist.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the version when trying to execute the payment format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Version: 
  
  Go to the DMEE configuration transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Navigate to the relevant payment format and ensure that a version is specified in the configuration.
  If you are executing a payment run, make sure to select or enter the correct version in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payment format you are using has a valid version assigned. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in DMEE.
  If necessary, create a new version or modify an existing one to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to DMEE for guidance on how to set up and manage versions for payment formats.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing training for users on how to properly enter and manage versions in the DMEE configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DMEE for configuration and FBZP for payment program settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to DMEE and payment formats that might provide additional insights or updates regarding known issues.
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in DMEE, including how to create, modify, and delete versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT136 error and successfully generate your payment formats.