How To Fix DMEE354 - Error in conditions for node &1: source field &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Error in conditions for node &1: source field &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered type <zh>2</> in the conditions, meaning that the
argument is a field of a source structure. However, the entry in the
argument fields does not refer to an existing source field.

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 DMEE354 - Error in conditions for node &1: source field &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DMEE354 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) in SAP. Specifically, it points to a problem with the conditions set for a node in the DMEE tree, where a source field referenced in the conditions does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Source Field: The error typically arises when the DMEE configuration references a source field that has not been defined or does not exist in the data structure being processed.
  Incorrect Node Configuration: The node in the DMEE tree may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to fields that are not available in the context of the data being processed.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been recent changes to the data structure (e.g., changes in the underlying table or data model), the DMEE configuration may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Node Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE tree configuration and identify the node that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Review the conditions set for that node and verify that all referenced source fields (indicated by &2) are correctly defined and exist in the data structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Source Fields:
  
  Ensure that the source fields you are trying to use in the conditions are available in the data structure you are working with. You can check the data structure in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary objects).
  If the source field is missing, you may need to add it to the data structure or adjust the DMEE configuration to use existing fields.
  
  
  
  Update DMEE Configuration:
  
  If there have been changes to the data structure, update the DMEE configuration to reflect these changes. This may involve modifying the conditions or the structure of the DMEE tree.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the DMEE output generation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like DMEE to access the DMEE configuration and SE11 to check the data dictionary.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for DMEE for detailed guidance on configuring nodes and conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on DMEE configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the DMEE354 error in your SAP system.