How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT327 - Error aggregating node &1: node &2 has incorrect data type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Error aggregating node &1: node &2 has incorrect data type

What causes this issue?

In the aggregation data for node &V1&, a reference to node &V2& is
stored by means of reference ID &V3&. This node is to be summed. But the
node &V2& has the incorrect data type.
If you wish to aggregate by summing different nodes, note the following
rules:
You cannot sum nodes if they have the type "Character".
You can only sum different nodes if they have the same type.
The data type of the nodes being summed must correspond to that of the
target node.

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?

Change either the type of aggregation or modify the data type for node
&V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT327 - Error aggregating node &1: node &2 has incorrect data type ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT327 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when there is an issue with the data types of nodes being aggregated in a payment format. This error indicates that the aggregation process is encountering a node with an incorrect data type, which prevents it from successfully processing the payment format.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The most common cause of this error is that the data type of the node being aggregated does not match the expected data type. For example, if a node is expected to be numeric but is defined as a string, this will trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the DMEE tree structure or in the definitions of the nodes.
  Data Mapping Errors: If the mapping of data from the source to the DMEE structure is incorrect, it can lead to data type mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Definitions: Review the definitions of the nodes involved in the aggregation. Ensure that the data types are correctly defined and that they match the expected types for aggregation.
  Review DMEE Tree Structure: Go through the DMEE tree structure to ensure that all nodes are correctly configured and that there are no discrepancies in the data types.
  Validate Data Mapping: Check the data mapping from the source to the DMEE format. Ensure that the data being passed to the nodes is of the correct type.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the DMEE format with sample data to identify where the data type mismatch occurs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DMEE for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like DMEE to access the DMEE configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the DMEE process to trace where the data type mismatch is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT327 error in your SAP system.