How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT361 - No sort field is marked as a key field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 361

• Message text: No sort field is marked as a key field

What causes this issue?

For each format tree, you must mark per level at least one sort field as
a key field.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT361 - No sort field is marked as a key field ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT361 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) format. Specifically, it means that in the DMEE tree structure, no sort field has been designated as a key field. This can prevent the system from properly sorting the data when generating payment files.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Field: In the DMEE format tree, you have not marked any of the fields as key fields. Key fields are essential for sorting and organizing the data correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE format may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of a designated key field.
  Tree Structure Issues: The structure of the DMEE tree may not be set up to include key fields, or the key fields may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant Format:
  
  Choose the payment format that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the DMEE Tree:
  
  Open the DMEE tree structure for the selected format.
  
  
  
  Identify Sort Fields:
  
  Look for fields that should be used for sorting. These are typically fields that uniquely identify records or are necessary for the order of the output.
  
  
  
  Mark Key Fields:
  
  Right-click on the field that you want to designate as a key field and select the option to mark it as a key field. This is usually done by selecting "Properties" and then checking the "Key Field" option.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After marking the necessary fields as key fields, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Run a test to generate the payment file again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DMEE for detailed guidance on configuring payment formats and understanding key fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) and FBPM (Payment Medium Workbench) for broader context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to DMEE configurations and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT361 error and ensure that your payment format is correctly configured for file generation.