How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT404 - Delimiters are missing; parameter 'Compressed' shall not be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Delimiters are missing; parameter 'Compressed' shall not be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT404 - Delimiters are missing; parameter 'Compressed' shall not be set ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT404 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format for payment files. Specifically, this error arises when the delimiters required for the payment format are missing, and the parameter 'Compressed' is set, which is not allowed in this context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delimiters: The payment format you are trying to use requires specific delimiters to separate fields in the output file. If these delimiters are not defined in the DMEE tree, the system cannot generate the file correctly.
  Compressed Parameter: The 'Compressed' parameter is likely set to 'X' (true) in the DMEE configuration, which indicates that the output should be compressed. However, when delimiters are missing, the system cannot proceed with the compression.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Open the relevant DMEE tree for the payment format you are using.
  Ensure that all required delimiters are defined correctly in the tree structure. This includes checking the properties of the nodes to ensure that delimiters are specified where necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Compressed Parameter:
  
  If you do not need the output to be compressed, you can set the 'Compressed' parameter to blank or ' ' (false) in the DMEE configuration.
  If compression is necessary, ensure that the delimiters are correctly defined first, and then set the 'Compressed' parameter.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment format again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output file is generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring DMEE trees and understanding the parameters available.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as FBPM (for payment processing) and F110 (for automatic payment transactions) to understand the broader context of payment processing in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT404 error and successfully generate your payment files.