How To Fix DMEE_ABA373 - Node &1: constant missing, source value overwritten with initial value

DMEE_ABA373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Node &1: constant missing, source value overwritten with initial value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA373 - Node &1: constant missing, source value overwritten with initial value ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA373 indicates that there is a problem with the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) configuration, specifically related to the ABA373 format. This error typically occurs when a required constant value is missing in the DMEE tree structure, leading to the source value being overwritten with an initial (default) value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Constant: The error suggests that a constant that should be defined in the DMEE tree is not present. Constants are used to define fixed values that are required for the output file format.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE tree might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of necessary constants.
  Source Value Issues: The source value that is supposed to be populated might not be correctly mapped or defined, causing it to revert to an initial value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMEE Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMEE transaction (usually DMEE or OBPM).
  Open the relevant DMEE tree for the ABA373 format.
  Verify that all required constants are