How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT705 - Node &1: You cannot map from both a constant and a reference node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Node &1: You cannot map from both a constant and a reference node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT705 - Node &1: You cannot map from both a constant and a reference node ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT705 indicates that there is a conflict in the mapping configuration within the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) for payment formats. Specifically, the error arises when you attempt to map a node to both a constant value and a reference node simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Conflicting Mapping: You are trying to map a single node to both a constant value (a fixed value) and a reference node (a dynamic value that comes from another part of the data structure).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the DMEE tree may have been set up incorrectly, leading to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Mapping:
  
  Open the DMEE tree where the error is occurring.
  Identify the node that is causing the issue (as indicated by the error message with the node name &1).
  Check the mapping settings for that node.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the node is mapped either to a constant value or to a reference node, but not both.
  If you need to use a constant value, remove any reference node mapping for that node.
  Conversely, if you need to use a reference node, remove any constant value mapping.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  Test the payment format generation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Best Practices:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation on DMEE for best practices in mapping configurations.
  Ensure that you are familiar with the structure of the data you are working with to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine): This is a tool in SAP used for generating payment files in various formats (like SEPA, ACH, etc.) based on the configuration set in the DMEE tree.
  Node Types: Understand the difference between constant nodes (fixed values) and reference nodes (dynamic values) in the context of DMEE mapping.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to DMEE errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT705 error and successfully configure your payment format mapping.