How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT709 - Duplicate reference IDs are not allowed

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Duplicate reference IDs are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT709 - Duplicate reference IDs are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT709, which states "Duplicate reference IDs are not allowed," typically occurs in the context of the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) when generating payment files. This error indicates that there are multiple entries in the payment file that have the same reference ID, which is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the payment data being processed contains multiple entries with the same reference ID. This can happen if:
  
  The same invoice or payment is being processed multiple times.
  There is a configuration issue in the DMEE format that does not properly handle unique identifiers.
  Data from different sources is being merged without ensuring uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE format configuration may not be set up correctly to handle unique reference IDs, leading to duplicates being generated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Data: Review the payment data being processed to identify any duplicate reference IDs. Ensure that each payment