How To Fix FR357 - Select where the DME file is to be found (DOS / OS/2 or UNIX)

FR357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Select where the DME file is to be found (DOS / OS/2 or UNIX)

What causes this issue?

The DME file must either exist on a data carrier in DOS / OS/2 or in
the UNIX file system.

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the two options.

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FR357 - Details

• The SAP error message FR357 typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the DME (Data Medium Exchange) file path in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the DME file due to an incorrect or missing file path specification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Path: The specified path for the DME file may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The DME configuration may not have been set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Operating System Mismatch: The system may be trying to access a file path that is not compatible with the operating system being used (e.g., DOS/OS/2 vs. UNIX).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified file path.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DME Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for DME configuration).
  Verify that the DME format and the file path are correctly configured for the specific payment method you