How To Fix DMEE317 - Node &1: level &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE - Messages for Data Medium Exchange Engine

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Node &1: level &2 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Level &V2& is not defined in the header data for the DMEE tree.

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?

Change the level assignment for node &V1&, or enter additional level
information in the header data for the DMEE tree.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE317 - Node &1: level &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message DMEE317 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) configuration, specifically related to the structure of the DMEE tree. The error message reads: "Node &1: level &2 is not defined," where &1 represents the node name and &2 represents the level number.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The DMEE tree structure is not properly defined, and a node is referencing a level that does not exist.
  There may be a mismatch between the levels defined in the DMEE tree and the levels being referenced in the configuration.
  The DMEE tree might have been modified, and the changes were not correctly saved or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE317 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Tree Structure:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  Open the relevant DMEE tree that is causing the error.
  Verify that all nodes and levels are correctly defined. Ensure that the level referenced in the error message exists in the tree structure.
  
  
  
  Correct Level Definitions:
  
  If you find that the level referenced in the error message is missing, you will need to add it to the DMEE tree.
  If the level exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making any changes to the DMEE tree, ensure that you activate the tree to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After correcting the tree structure and activating it, test the DMEE configuration again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct structure or levels, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with DMEE configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange Engine configuration.
  SE11: Data Dictionary, useful for checking table structures if needed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to DMEE for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DMEE317 error in your SAP system.