How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT220 - Node &1 does not exist in left tree; navigation is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Node &1 does not exist in left tree; navigation is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT220 - Node &1 does not exist in left tree; navigation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT220 indicates that there is an issue with the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) configuration, specifically related to the payment format tree structure. The error message states that a node (denoted by &1) does not exist in the left tree, which means that the system is unable to navigate to the specified node in the DMEE structure.
  Cause:
  
  Node Configuration Issue: The node specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may have been deleted or renamed in the DMEE tree structure.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of the nodes in the DMEE format, leading to a situation where the system cannot find the expected node.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of the payment format, the version being used may not have the required node.
  Transport Issues: If the DMEE configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the node to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE) and check the configuration of the payment format.
  Verify that the node specified in the error message exists in the left tree structure.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Node:
  
  If the node is missing, you may need to recreate it or correct any issues with its configuration.
  Ensure that the node is properly defined and linked to the correct parent nodes.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of the nodes in the DMEE format to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that all required nodes are present and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  If you are using multiple versions of the payment format, ensure that you are using the correct version that contains the required node.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  If necessary, re-transport the DMEE configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE for any specific guidance on the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (for DMEE configuration), SE80 (for object navigator), SE11 (for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with DMEE configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT220 error message.