How To Fix DMEE398 - Error in node &1: Reference to node &3 not allowed because of counter

DMEE398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Error in node &1: Reference to node &3 not allowed because of counter

What causes this issue?

Node &V1& includes a reference to node &V3&. This reference is not
allowed, because node &V3& is a counter (a reference to the root node
DMEE with attribute 4 or 5) and you have selected <LS>Delay Output</>
for one or more elements.

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?

Use a different reference or do not select <LS>Delay Output.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE398 - Error in node &1: Reference to node &3 not allowed because of counter ?

  The SAP error message DMEE398 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when generating payment files or other data formats. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the DMEE tree structure, specifically related to the use of counters in the nodes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "DMEE398 Error in node &1: Reference to node &3 not allowed because of counter" suggests that there is a problem with how nodes are referencing each other in the DMEE tree. The specific causes can include:
  
  
  Counter Misconfiguration: The node that is being referenced (node &3) is likely configured with a counter, which restricts how it can be referenced by other nodes. In DMEE, counters are used to control the number of occurrences of certain nodes, and referencing a node with a counter inappropriately can lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Node Structure: The structure of the DMEE tree may