How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT346 - Node &1: reference ID &2 is already being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Node &1: reference ID &2 is already being used

What causes this issue?

You have assigned reference ID &V2& to node &V1&. However, this
reference ID was already assigned to another node. As a result, the
reference IDs are no longer unique in the format tree.

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?

Always assign a reference ID to exactly one tree node only.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT346 - Node &1: reference ID &2 is already being used ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT346 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when there is an issue with the configuration of the payment format. This specific error indicates that a reference ID is being reused or is already in use within the DMEE structure, which can lead to conflicts in the payment file generation process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reference ID: The most common cause of this error is that the reference ID specified in the DMEE tree structure is already assigned to another node. Each reference ID must be unique within the context of the DMEE configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration of the DMEE tree, where nodes are incorrectly set up to use the same reference ID.
  Copying Nodes: If nodes have been copied from one part of the DMEE tree to another, they may inadvertently retain the same reference ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration: 
  
  Open the DMEE tree in transaction code DMEE.
  Navigate to the node indicated in the error message (Node &1).
  Verify the reference ID (&2) and ensure that it is not being used by any other node in the same DMEE tree.
  
  
  
  Modify Reference IDs:
  
  If you find that the reference ID is indeed duplicated, change it to a unique value for the conflicting node.
  Ensure that all nodes in the DMEE tree have unique reference IDs to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the payment format generation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Document any changes made to the DMEE configuration for future reference and to assist in troubleshooting if similar issues arise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  DMEE: To access and modify the DMEE tree structure.
  FBPM: To process payment runs and test the payment formats.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to DMEE configurations and error handling.
  
  
  Best Practices: 
  
  Regularly review and maintain the DMEE configurations to ensure that there are no duplicate reference IDs.
  Use meaningful naming conventions for reference IDs to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT346 error and ensure that your payment formats are generated correctly.