How To Fix DMEE383 - Error in checks for node &1: argument &2 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Error in checks for node &1: argument &2 missing

What causes this issue?

Argument &V2& is missing in the checks for node &V1&. The check is
incomplete, and the system cannot interpret it.

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?

Enter the missing argument in the check.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE383 - Error in checks for node &1: argument &2 missing ?

  The SAP error message DMEE383 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) configuration, specifically related to a missing argument in a node. This error typically occurs when generating payment files or other data formats using DMEE.
  Cause:
  The error message "DMEE383 Error in checks for node &1: argument &2 missing" suggests that:
  
  A required argument for a specific node in the DMEE tree structure is not provided or is missing.
  This could be due to incorrect configuration in the DMEE tree, where a node expects certain data to be passed but does not receive it.
  It may also occur if the data being processed does not contain the necessary fields that the DMEE configuration is expecting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE383 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (transaction code: DMEE).
  Open the relevant DMEE tree that is causing the error.
  Identify the node mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual node name).
  Review the properties of the node to see which arguments are required.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source (e.g., payment document, vendor master data) contains all the necessary fields that the DMEE configuration expects.
  If any fields are missing, you may need to adjust the data source or modify the DMEE tree to accommodate the available data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Node Settings:
  
  If the node is configured to require certain arguments, you may need to either provide those arguments or modify the node to make them optional if appropriate.
  Check the "Check" settings for the node to see if there are any conditions that are not being met.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the DMEE configuration by generating the payment file again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on DMEE configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DMEE: Data Medium Exchange Engine configuration.
  SE80: Object Navigator, useful for checking related objects.
  
  
  
  Common Nodes in DMEE:
  
  Payment nodes, header nodes, item nodes, etc., depending on the type of file being generated.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  You can use the DMEE debugger to step through the processing of the DMEE tree to identify where the missing argument is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DMEE383 error in your SAP system.