How To Fix DMEE376 - Error in assignment rules: reference ID &1 does not reference a segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Error in assignment rules: reference ID &1 does not reference a segment

What causes this issue?

Assignment rules can only contain reference IDs for segments, and
reference ID &V1& does not correspond to a segment.

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

Enter a reference ID that that is assigned to a segment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE376 - Error in assignment rules: reference ID &1 does not reference a segment ?

  The SAP error message DMEE376 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment rules in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) configuration. Specifically, it means that a reference ID specified in the assignment rules does not point to a valid segment in the DMEE structure.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference ID: The reference ID mentioned in the assignment rules does not correspond to any existing segment in the DMEE tree structure.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the DMEE tree where segments are not properly defined or linked.
  Changes in Structure: If the DMEE structure was modified (e.g., segments were deleted or renamed), the assignment rules may still reference the old IDs.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the reference ID in the assignment rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment Rules: Go to the DMEE configuration and review the assignment rules where the error is occurring. Ensure that the reference ID is correctly specified.
  Verify Segment Existence: Check the DMEE tree structure to confirm that the segment corresponding to the reference ID exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or update the reference ID in the assignment rules.
  Update or Correct IDs: If the structure has changed, update the assignment rules to reference the correct segment IDs.
  Test Configuration: After making changes, test the DMEE configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output is generated correctly.
  Documentation Review: Review any documentation or notes related to changes made in the DMEE configuration to understand if any recent changes could have caused the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like DMEE to access the DMEE configuration and SE11 to check the data dictionary for any related structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to DMEE and the specific error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the reference ID is being incorrectly processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the DMEE376 error in your SAP system.