How To Fix DMEE704 - Node &1: Ref. node must be either of type 'Element' or 'Technical node'

DMEE704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Node &1: Ref. node must be either of type 'Element' or 'Technical node'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE704 - Node &1: Ref. node must be either of type 'Element' or 'Technical node' ?

  The SAP error message DMEE704 indicates an issue with the configuration of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) in SAP. Specifically, it points out that a reference node in your DMEE tree structure is not of the expected type. The reference node must be either an 'Element' or a 'Technical node', and if it is not, this error will be triggered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node Type: The reference node you are trying to use in your DMEE tree is not defined as an 'Element' or 'Technical node'. This could happen if the node was incorrectly configured or if there was a mistake in the hierarchy setup.
  Hierarchy Misconfiguration: The structure of the DMEE tree may have been altered, leading to a situation where a node that should be a reference is not of the correct type.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using a version of DMEE that has specific requirements for node types, using an