How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT320 - No constant specified as source value for node &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 320

• Message text: No constant specified as source value for node &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT320 - No constant specified as source value for node &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT320 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange (DMEE) format for payment files. Specifically, the error states that no constant has been specified as a source value for a particular node in the DMEE tree structure.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  A node in the DMEE format tree is expecting a constant value to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  The configuration for the DMEE format is incomplete or incorrect, leading to missing values that are required for generating the payment file.
  The node in question may be incorrectly configured to reference a source that does not exist or is not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Open the relevant payment format that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the specific node indicated in the error message (the node will be represented as &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that a constant value is specified for that node. If it is missing, you need to add the appropriate constant.
  
  
  
  Define Constants:
  
  If the node requires a constant, you can define it by selecting the node and specifying the constant value in the properties of that node.
  Make sure that the constant is relevant to the payment format you are working with.
  
  
  
  Validate the DMEE Format:
  
  After making changes, validate the DMEE format to ensure that there are no other errors or warnings.
  You can use the "Check" function in the DMEE transaction to validate the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Payment File Generation:
  
  Once the configuration is corrected, try generating the payment file again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about what constant values are required, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with DMEE configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange configuration.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration, where you can also check the payment methods and their associated DMEE formats.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to DMEE configurations.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring DMEE formats.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT320 error and successfully generate your payment files.