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