How To Fix DMEE_ABA348 - Node &1: date/time conversion only possible for data type "Character"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Node &1: date/time conversion only possible for data type "Character"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA348 - Node &1: date/time conversion only possible for data type "Character" ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA348 indicates that there is an issue with date/time conversion in the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) configuration. Specifically, the error states that the conversion is only possible for data type "Character." This typically occurs when the DMEE node is trying to convert a date/time value that is not in the expected character format.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The node in the DMEE structure is expecting a character string (e.g., 'YYYYMMDD' for dates), but it is receiving a different data type (e.g., numeric or a different format).
  Configuration Error: The DMEE configuration may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the wrong data type being processed.
  Data Source Issue: The data being fed into the DMEE process may not be formatted correctly, leading to the error during conversion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Open the DMEE tree structure in transaction DMEE.
  Locate the node that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the data type for the node is set to "Character" if it is intended to handle date/time values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Type:
  
  If the node is set to a different data type, change it to "Character" to allow for proper date/time conversion.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that it is in the correct format. For date values, it should typically be in a character format like 'YYYYMMDD'.
  If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is being formatted correctly before it reaches the DMEE processing.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the DMEE output to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring DMEE and handling data types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the data flow and identify where the incorrect data type is being introduced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMEE_ABA348 error and ensure that your DMEE configuration processes date/time values correctly.