How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT663 - Inconsistent relations: Different parents &1(&2) and &3(&4)

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Inconsistent relations: Different parents &1(&2) and &3(&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT663 - Inconsistent relations: Different parents &1(&2) and &3(&4) ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT663 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the relationships defined in the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format. Specifically, it points to a situation where there are different parent nodes for the same child node in the DMEE tree structure. This can occur when the hierarchical structure of the payment format is not correctly defined, leading to ambiguity in the relationships between nodes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Hierarchy: The error typically arises when a child node is associated with multiple parent nodes, which is not allowed in a hierarchical structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMEE format settings, where the relationships between nodes have not been properly defined.
  Duplicate Nodes: If there are duplicate nodes or incorrect references in the DMEE tree, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review DMEE Format: Go to the DMEE format configuration in SAP and review the structure of the payment format. Ensure