How To Fix DMEE_ABA214 - Format tree &1 contains syntax error; tree saved in maintenance version

DMEE_ABA214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Format tree &1 contains syntax error; tree saved in maintenance version

What causes this issue?

When you activate a format tree, ABAP source code is generated for test
purposes.
The following error occurred for ABAP keyword &V3& during generation for
tree node &V4&:
&V2&

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?

If the error message from the program generation provides you with
sufficient information, then you can solve the problem yourself in the
format tree definition.
Otherwise an internal program error may have occurred in the DME Engine.
In this case, contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA214 - Format tree &1 contains syntax error; tree saved in maintenance version ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA214 indicates that there is a syntax error in the format tree you are working with in the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a format tree for data export, such as for payment files, and there is an issue with the structure or syntax of the tree.
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Errors: The most common cause is a syntax error in the format tree. This could be due to incorrect node definitions, missing elements, or improper use of functions or expressions.
  Invalid Configuration: If the format tree references elements or structures that do not exist or are incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Version Issues: If you are working with a maintenance version of the format tree, it may not be fully compatible with the current configuration or may have been saved in an incomplete state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Syntax: Review