How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT338 - Node &1: segment's first subnode must be element/composite/technical node

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Node &1: segment's first subnode must be element/composite/technical node

What causes this issue?

Each segment must contain at least one element/technical node or one
composite as a subnode. Only segments for which the indicator
<DS:DE.DMEE_FL2>Output Delayed Segment at This Position</> is set have
no subnodes.

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?

If you only want to group segments and segment groups under a node, use
a segment group instead of a segment for this.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT338 - Node &1: segment's first subnode must be element/composite/technical node ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT338 indicates an issue with the structure of a DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) payment format. Specifically, it points out that the first subnode of a specified node must be an element, composite, or technical node. This error typically arises when the configuration of the DMEE tree structure does not adhere to the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node Structure: The DMEE tree structure is not correctly defined. The first subnode of the specified node is not an element, composite, or technical node, which is required for proper processing.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMEE format settings, where the hierarchy of nodes is not set up correctly.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using a version of SAP that has specific requirements for DMEE formats, there may be compatibility issues with the current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Node Structure:
  
  Open the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Navigate to the node mentioned in the