How To Fix 5P383 - E: Dependent nodes must only contain >, <, =, or other

5P383 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 383

• Message text: E: Dependent nodes must only contain >, <, =, or other

What causes this issue?

The dependent nodes of a comparative decision must only contain =
(equal to), > (greater than), < (less than), or other.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5P383 - Details

• The SAP error message 5P383 E: Dependent nodes must only contain >, <, =, or other typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration or programming, particularly when dealing with conditions or rules in a decision tree or similar structure. This error indicates that the dependent nodes in a decision-making structure are not formatted correctly, meaning they contain invalid operators or expressions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Operators: The dependent nodes are expected to contain only specific comparison operators such as >, <, =, or other. If any other characters or operators are present, this error will be triggered.
  Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in the way the conditions are defined, leading to the inclusion of unsupported characters or operators.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the relevant module may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when the system tries to evaluate conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Conditions: Check the dependent nodes in the