How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT376 - Error in assignment rules: reference ID &1 does not reference a segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Error in assignment rules: reference ID &1 does not reference a segment

What causes this issue?

Reference ID &V1& is not assigned to a segment. In the assignment rules,
you can only enter reference IDs belonging to segments.

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_PAYMFORMAT376 - Error in assignment rules: reference ID &1 does not reference a segment ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT376 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment rules in the Data Medium Exchange (DMEE) configuration, specifically that a reference ID does not point to a valid segment. This error typically occurs when generating payment formats or when configuring DMEE trees for payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference ID: The reference ID specified in the assignment rules does not correspond to any defined segment in the DMEE tree.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMEE tree structure, where segments are not properly defined or linked.
  Deleted or Renamed Segments: If segments have been deleted or renamed after the assignment rules were created, the reference ID will no longer be valid.
  Incorrect Tree Version: The version of the DMEE tree being used may not match the version where the reference ID was defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment Rules: Go to the DMEE configuration and review the assignment rules. Ensure that all reference IDs used in the rules correspond to existing segments in the DMEE tree.
  Verify Segment Definitions: Open the DMEE tree and verify that all segments are correctly defined and that their IDs match those used in the assignment rules.
  Update or Correct Reference IDs: If you find any discrepancies, update the assignment rules to use the correct reference IDs that point to valid segments.
  Check for Deletions or Renames: If segments have been deleted or renamed, either restore the original segments or update the assignment rules to reflect the current segment structure.
  Test the Configuration: After making changes, test the payment format generation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like DMEE to access the DMEE configuration and FBPM for payment medium formats.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring DMEE and understanding assignment rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to DMEE configurations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and troubleshooting tips from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT376 error effectively.