F0271 - No DME could be generated for the following documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No DME could be generated for the following documents

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &CUSTOMIZING& = ' '.
CASE &V1&.
WHEN '01'.
The payee's country key is not valid.
WHEN '02'.
The alternative country key for the payee's country is not numeric.
DEFINE &CUSTOMIZING& = 'X'.
WHEN '03'.
The receiving bank's country key is not valid.
WHEN '04'.
The alternative country key for the receiving bank's country is not
numeric.
DEFINE &CUSTOMIZING& = 'X'.
WHEN '05'.
The supplying country's country key is not valid.
WHEN '06'.
The alternative supplying country's country key is not numeric.
DEFINE &CUSTOMIZING& = 'X'.
WHEN '07'.
The State Central Bank indicator was not entered in the invoice
document or is not valid.
WHEN '08'.
The reporting amount is less than 0 for a SCB indicator and therefore
the total of the credit memos is more than the total of the invoices
for a SCB indicator of this payment.
WHEN '09'.
The number of reporting sections (that is, combinations of SCB
indicators and supplying countries) is more than the number allowed in
the specification.
WHEN '10'.
A payment method was used for which the payee's bank specifications are
not required (for example, bank check). However, the payment type for
check payments was not used in the instruction key.
DEFINE &CUSTOMIZING& = 'X'.
ENDCASE.

System Response

The payment was not issued on a data medium.

A payment form on paper was created instead.
ENDIF

The banks' guidelines prohibit the creation of a data medium in this
situation.

How to fix this error?

Specifications which are necessary for the orderly carrying out of the
payment order can be missing on the payment form. Check and correct the
payment form.
If you do not want to issue a form, then you must determine the
necessary data via the payment document and correct the faulty
situation with suitable mesaures (customizing, document change...).
Afterwards, you should repeat the payment medium program run.

The proposal must be recreated beforehand in the case of changes in the
document or master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0271 - No DME could be generated for the following documents ?

  The SAP error message F0271, which states "No DME could be generated for the following documents," typically occurs during the process of generating a DME (Data Medium Exchange) file for electronic payments. This error indicates that the system was unable to create a DME file for the specified documents due to various reasons.
  Causes of Error F0271
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The DME configuration for the payment method or company code may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the DME format or payment method.
  
  
  Document Status: The documents for which the DME is being generated may not be in a valid status. For example, they may be blocked, not fully posted, or already processed.
  
  
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method used in the documents may not be compatible with the DME format being used.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required fields in the payment documents may be missing or incorrectly filled out, such as bank details or payment amounts.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate DME files for the specified documents.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the DME generation.
  
  
  Solutions to Error F0271
  
  
  Check DME Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) and OBPM2 (for DME formats) to verify that the DME format is correctly configured for the payment method and company code.
  Ensure that the DME format is assigned to the correct payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the documents in question. Ensure they are not blocked or in a status that prevents DME generation.
  Use transaction codes like FB03 to display the document and check its status.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method used in the documents is compatible with the DME format. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Fields:
  
  Review the payment documents to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly, including bank details and amounts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to generate the DME file has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues with DME generation. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBPM1/OBPM2: DME Configuration
  FB03: Display Document
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on DME configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F0271 error and implement the appropriate solution.