How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT396 - Node &1: segment does not have level 1

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Node &1: segment does not have level 1

What causes this issue?

Node &V1& is the first segment in the tree, but it has level &V2&.

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?

Check that this is correct. At least one segment in the tree must have
level 1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT396 - Node &1: segment does not have level 1 ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT396 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format you are using for payment files. Specifically, the error message states that a segment (node) does not have the required level 1, which means that the segment is not properly defined in the hierarchy of the DMEE tree structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Definition: The segment in question is expected to be at level 1 in the DMEE tree structure, but it is either defined at a different level or is missing the necessary parent node.
  Missing Parent Node: The segment may not have the required parent node that defines it as a level 1 segment.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the DMEE format, such as incorrect settings or missing segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Open the relevant payment format and review the structure