How To Fix DMU105 - Node type &1 of node &2 requires an alternative segment

DMU105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Node type &1 of node &2 requires an alternative segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU105 - Node type &1 of node &2 requires an alternative segment ?

  The SAP error message DMU105 indicates that a specific node type in a data model requires an alternative segment. This typically occurs in the context of Data Migration or Data Management processes, particularly when using the Data Migration Workbench or similar tools in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DMU105 is triggered when:
  
  A node in the data model is defined in such a way that it requires an alternative segment to be specified, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  The data structure or hierarchy defined in the data model does not align with the expected structure, leading to a requirement for an alternative segment that has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMU105 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Node Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the node type mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Segment:
  
  If the node type requires an