How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT312 - Total length of all sort fields (&1) is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Total length of all sort fields (&1) is too long

What causes this issue?

The total length of all sort fields is &V1& bytes. However, DMEE format
trees of type &V3& have a maximum permissible length of &V2& bytes.

System Response

Not all fields chosen can be used as sort criteria. This may influence
the sequence in which the selected records are transferred to the file.
However, these sort fields can be used as key fields, with no
restrictions.

How to fix this error?

Remove fields from the list of sort fields. Be sure not to remove any
fields that are required in the DMEE format tree as key fields.

How can this happen?

For tree type PAYM, to sort by the following criteria, as a rule, you
should use the specified sort fields:
Paying company code
FPAYH-ZBUKR
House bank
FPAYH-HBKID
House bank account/account details of requester
FPAYHX-HKTID
Credit/debit memo
FPAYH-XEINZ

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT312 - Total length of all sort fields (&1) is too long ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT312 indicates that the total length of all sort fields specified in the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) payment format is exceeding the allowed limit. This typically occurs when you are trying to generate a payment file and the configuration for sorting fields in the DMEE tree is not set up correctly, leading to an overflow in the total length of the sort fields.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Sort Fields: You may have defined too many sort fields or the fields you are using have a larger length than what is permissible.
  Field Length Exceeded: The combined length of the defined sort fields exceeds the maximum limit set by the DMEE configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree might be incorrectly configured, leading to an unintended increase in the total length of the sort fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Sort Fields: Check the sort fields defined in your DMEE tree. Ensure that you are only using the necessary fields and that their lengths are appropriate.
  Adjust Field Lengths: If possible, reduce the length of the fields being used for sorting. This may involve changing the data type or the length of the fields in the DMEE configuration.
  Limit the Number of Sort Fields: If you have multiple sort fields, consider reducing the number of fields to stay within the allowed limit.
  Check DMEE Configuration: Review the DMEE configuration for the payment format you are using. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no unnecessary fields included in the sorting process.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the payment file generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for DMEE to understand the limitations and configurations better.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring DMEE.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like DMEE to access the DMEE tree and make necessary adjustments.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the DMEE process to identify where the length is being exceeded.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT312 error and successfully generate your payment files.