How To Fix FW034 - Enter file type for DME file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Enter file type for DME file

What causes this issue?

You must specify which file type is to be created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW034 - Enter file type for DME file ?

  The SAP error message FW034: "Enter file type for DME file" typically occurs when you are trying to generate a DME (Data Medium Exchange) file for payment processing, but the system requires you to specify the file type for the DME file, which has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Type: The most common cause of this error is that the file type for the DME file has not been specified in the configuration or during the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the DME configuration in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the DME format or payment method.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required file type in the relevant field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FW034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DME Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that the DME format is correctly configured