How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT500 - Format tree for payment medium format &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Format tree for payment medium format &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the option 'Use DME Engine? for the payment medium
format &V1&. However, an active DMEE format tree of the type 'PAYM' with
the name &V1& does not exist in the system.

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?

Before using the format, make sure that an active version of the format
tree &V1& exists.
To do this, use the <DS:TRAN.DMEE>DME Engine</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT500 - Format tree for payment medium format &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message "DMEE_PAYMFORMAT500 Format tree for payment medium format &1 is not available" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified payment medium format tree in the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) configuration. This can happen for several reasons, including missing configuration, incorrect format name, or issues with the DMEE tree itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Format Tree: The specified payment medium format tree does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Format Name: The format name provided in the transaction or configuration is incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: The format tree may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the format tree.
  Inactive Format Tree: The format tree exists but is not active or has not been properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Format Tree Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code DMEE and check if the format tree for the specified payment medium format exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Format Name:
  
  Ensure that the format name you are using is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  
  Transport the Format Tree:
  
  If the format tree is missing in the production environment, check if it has been transported from the development environment. If not, you may need to create a transport request to move it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DMEE format trees. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Activate the Format Tree:
  
  If the format tree exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the DMEE transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE and payment medium formats for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: To manage and configure DMEE format trees.
  FBPM: To manage payment medium formats.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DMEE and payment formats.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.