How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT351 - List of levels contains gaps or is not in ascending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 351

• Message text: List of levels contains gaps or is not in ascending order

What causes this issue?

The list of levels contains a gap, or the levels are not defined in
ascending order.

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?

Define the levels in ascending order with no gaps. For a format tree
with three levels, for example, use levels 1, 2, and 3.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT351 - List of levels contains gaps or is not in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT351 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) payment format. Specifically, it suggests that the list of levels defined in the DMEE tree structure contains gaps or is not in ascending order. This can lead to problems when generating payment files, as the system expects a specific hierarchical structure.
  Cause:
  
  Gaps in Levels: The levels defined in the DMEE tree may not be continuous. For example, if you have levels 1, 2, and 4 defined, the system will throw this error because level 3 is missing.
  Non-ascending Order: The levels must be defined in a strictly ascending order. If they are defined in a way that does not follow this rule (e.g., level 2 followed by level 1), the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the DMEE tree structure:
  
  
  Access DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Payment Format:
  
  Choose the payment format that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review the Levels:
  
  In the DMEE tree structure, review the levels defined. Ensure that:
  
  There are no gaps in the sequence of levels.
  The levels are in ascending order.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct the Levels:
  
  If you find any gaps, add the missing levels.
  If the levels are not in ascending order, rearrange them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the DMEE configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Payment Format:
  
  After correcting the levels, test the payment format to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring DMEE and understanding its structure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as FBPM (for payment medium workbench) and OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) for further configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT351 error and ensure that your payment formats are correctly configured.