How To Fix 28163 - &1: expected facet ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES, found &3

28163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 163

• Message text: &1: expected facet ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES, found &3

What causes this issue?

Caution: this message only affects the (provisional) use of extended
configuration concepts in the standalone Sales Configurator Engine
(SCE) and is explained in the relevant documentation. A further
description of SCE-relevant error messages will be availabe in a later
release when this function is generally available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28163 - &1: expected facet ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES, found &3 ?

  The SAP error message 28163 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a product or service in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. The error message suggests that the system expected a specific facet (ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES) but found something else instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when there is a mismatch in the expected data structure or configuration settings for a product or service. This could be due to incorrect entries in the master data or configuration settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data related to offers or requirements is not properly maintained or is inconsistent, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the expected facets correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the product or service in