How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT359 - Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT359 - Sort field &1: data type &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT359 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) format. Specifically, it points to a problem with a sort field in the payment format configuration, where the data type specified for the sort field is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The sort field defined in the DMEE format is using a data type that is not supported for sorting. This could be due to a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type defined in the DMEE configuration.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration of the DMEE format, where the sort field is incorrectly defined or not aligned with the data structure being used.
  Field Definition Issues: The field that is being used as a sort field may not be defined correctly in the underlying data structure or may not be compatible with the sorting operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE format configuration in transaction code DMEE.
  Locate the sort field that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Verify that the data type of the sort field is appropriate for sorting. Commonly allowed data types include character (CHAR), numeric (NUM), and date (DATS).
  
  
  
  Modify Data Type:
  
  If the data type is incorrect, modify it to a valid type that is allowed for sorting operations.
  Ensure that the field is defined correctly in the data structure and that it matches the expected data type.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for DMEE to understand the allowed data types for sort fields and any specific requirements for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the DMEE format to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payment medium is generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring DMEE formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on DMEE configuration and supported data types.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other SAP users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT359 error message.