How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT402 - Node &1 (&2): tag name must not contain spaces nor be left blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Node &1 (&2): tag name must not contain spaces nor be left blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT402 - Node &1 (&2): tag name must not contain spaces nor be left blank ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT402 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format. Specifically, it points out that a tag name in the DMEE structure is either left blank or contains spaces, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Blank Tag Name: A tag name in the DMEE format configuration is empty.
  Spaces in Tag Name: A tag name contains spaces, which is not permitted in the DMEE configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the DMEE format configuration and ensure that all tag names are correctly defined. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant Format:
  
  Choose the payment format that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Tag Names:
  
  Navigate through the structure of the DMEE format and look for any tags that are either blank or contain spaces.
  Ensure that all tag names are properly defined without any leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Modify Tag Names:
  
  If you find any tag names that are blank or contain spaces, modify them to ensure they are valid. Remove any spaces and ensure that the tag name is not empty.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Run a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the DMEE format works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE: The Data Medium Exchange Engine is used in SAP for generating payment files in various formats for electronic payments.
  Tag Names: In DMEE, tag names are used to define the structure of the output file. They must adhere to specific naming conventions to ensure proper file generation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on DMEE configuration and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT402 error and ensure that your DMEE configuration is valid.