How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT362 - Node &1: delayed output of segment; no subnodes allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Node &1: delayed output of segment; no subnodes allowed

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.DMEE_FL2>"Output Delayed Segment at This Position"</>
indicator is set for segment &V1&. The segment is, therefore, not
allowed to have any 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT362 - Node &1: delayed output of segment; no subnodes allowed ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT362 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format you are trying to use for payment formats. Specifically, the error message states that there is a "delayed output of segment" and that "no subnodes are allowed" for the specified node.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the DMEE tree structure is not correctly configured. The DMEE format you are using has a node that is expected to output data, but it has subnodes that are not allowed in that context. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree might have been incorrectly set up, where a segment is defined to have subnodes when it should not.
  Improper Mapping: The mapping of fields to the DMEE structure may not align with the expected output format.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the DMEE format, you might be using an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Open the relevant payment format and review the structure of the nodes.
  Ensure that the node specified in the error message does not have any subnodes if it is not allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Node Properties:
  
  If the node is incorrectly configured to allow subnodes, you may need to change its properties to disallow them.
  You can do this by selecting the node and checking its properties in the DMEE tree structure.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of the fields to ensure that they are correctly aligned with the DMEE structure.
  Make sure that the data being passed to the DMEE format matches the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Test the Format:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the payment format again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or guides related to DMEE configuration for payment formats.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: SAP provides documentation on how to configure DMEE formats, which can be helpful in understanding the structure and rules for creating payment formats.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DMEE, FBPM, or F110 for payment processing.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT362 error.