How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT363 - Node &1: empty segment for the end of line; no subnodes allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Node &1: empty segment for the end of line; no subnodes allowed

What causes this issue?

For segment &V1&, the <DS:DE.DMEE_CRLF_ONLY>"Empty Segment for
Generating CR/LF Only"</> option is selected. The segment is, therefore,
not allowed to have any subnodes.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT363 - Node &1: empty segment for the end of line; no subnodes allowed ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT363 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment formats. This specific error indicates that there is an empty segment at the end of a line in the payment format structure, which is not allowed because it does not contain any subnodes.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Segment: The error is triggered when a segment is defined in the DMEE tree structure but does not contain any data or subnodes. In DMEE, each segment should have at least one subnode or data element.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the DMEE tree might be incorrect, leading to segments being defined without any associated data.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary information to populate the segments, resulting in empty segments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Tree Structure:
  
  Open the DMEE tree in transaction code DMEE.
  Review the segments defined in the tree structure, especially the one indicated by the error message (Node &1).
  Ensure that each segment has at least one subnode or data element associated with it.
  
  
  
  Modify Segment Configuration:
  
  If a segment is not required, consider removing it from the DMEE tree.
  If the segment is necessary, ensure that it is properly configured to include the required subnodes or data elements.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it contains the necessary information to populate all segments.
  If the data is missing, investigate the source of the data and correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the DMEE tree or the data, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring DMEE trees and understanding segment requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DMEE (for maintaining DMEE trees), FBPM (for payment medium formats).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on DMEE configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT363 error and ensure that your payment format is correctly configured.