How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT704 - Node &1: Ref. node must be either of type 'Element' or 'Technical node'

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• 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 DMEE_PAYMFORMAT704 - Node &1: Ref. node must be either of type 'Element' or 'Technical node' ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT704 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when configuring payment formats. This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the DMEE tree, specifically related to the reference node used in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Node &1: Ref. node must be either of type 'Element' or 'Technical node'" suggests that the node you are trying to reference in your DMEE tree is not of the expected type. In DMEE, nodes can be of different types, such as:
  
  Element: A standard node that can contain data.
  Technical node: A node that is used for technical purposes, often for grouping or structuring data.
  
  If you are trying to reference a node that is of a different type (e.g., a group node or a node that does not conform to the expected structure), this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can