How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER163 - &1: expected facet ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES, found &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - 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.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER163 - &1: expected facet ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES, found &3 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER163 typically indicates an issue with the parsing of a product model or configuration in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Product Modeling or Variant Configuration. The error message suggests that the parser expected a specific facet (either ALL_OFFERS or ALL_REQUIRES) but found something else (denoted by &3).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The product model may have been incorrectly configured, leading to an unexpected facet being encountered during parsing.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the product model.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the product model or configuration being used, it could lead to this error.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the facets correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the product model configuration to ensure that it adheres to the expected structure. Make sure that the facets ALL_OFFERS and ALL_REQUIRES are correctly defined and used.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the product model to ensure there are no inconsistencies or corruption. This may involve checking the database entries or using SAP tools to validate the model.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the expected facets. Debugging the code may help identify where the issue lies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the product model functions as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.