How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT397 - Node &1: The constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Node &1: The constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT397 - Node &1: The constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT397 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format, specifically related to the use of constants in the payment format. The error message states that the constant contains delimiters or the escape symbol, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Improper Use of Delimiters: The constant defined in the DMEE format may contain characters that are interpreted as delimiters (e.g., commas, semicolons) or escape symbols (e.g., backslashes).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the DMEE node may not adhere to the expected syntax or rules for defining constants.
  Special Characters: If the constant includes special characters that are not properly escaped or are not allowed, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Constant Definition:
  
  Go to the DMEE format tree where the error is occurring.
  Check the node that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the constant does not contain any