How To Fix DMEE556 - Node &1, number of opening/closing brackets does not match

DMEE556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Node &1, number of opening/closing brackets does not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE556 - Node &1, number of opening/closing brackets does not match ?

  The SAP error message DMEE556 indicates that there is a mismatch in the number of opening and closing brackets in a DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) format tree. This error typically occurs when you are defining or modifying a DMEE format for electronic payment files or other data exchange formats.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the DMEE format tree contains an unbalanced number of parentheses or brackets. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing closing brackets for an opening bracket.
  Extra closing brackets that do not have a corresponding opening bracket.
  Incorrect nesting of brackets.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMEE556 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Format Tree: Open the DMEE format tree in the DMEE transaction (usually transaction code DMEE).
  
  
  Review the Nodes: Carefully examine the nodes in the format tree, especially those that involve conditional logic or grouping. Look for:
  
  Any opening brackets ( or { that do not have a corresponding closing bracket ) or }.
  Any closing brackets