How To Fix DMEE693 - Calculation error in node &1: &2 reference attribute missing

DMEE693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Calculation error in node &1: &2 reference attribute missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE693 - Calculation error in node &1: &2 reference attribute missing ?

  The SAP error message DMEE693 indicates a calculation error in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) configuration. Specifically, it points out that a reference attribute is missing in a particular node during the processing of a DMEE tree. This error typically arises when the DMEE tree is not properly configured, leading to issues in generating the required output format for payment files or other data exchanges.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Attribute: The error occurs when a node in the DMEE tree is trying to reference an attribute that has not been defined or is missing in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree may have been incorrectly set up, leading to references that do not exist or are not properly linked.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not contain the necessary attributes that the DMEE tree expects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Tree Configuration:
  
  Open the DMEE tree in transaction code DMEE.
  Navigate to the node indicated in the error