How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL404 - Enter a data element as a data reference for attribute &1

RMPS_GENERAL404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Enter a data element as a data reference for attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL404 - Enter a data element as a data reference for attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL404, which states "Enter a data element as a data reference for attribute &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration processes, particularly when working with data elements and attributes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The attribute in question is expected to reference a data element, but instead, it may be referencing an incorrect or incompatible data type.
  Missing Data Element: The data element that is supposed to be linked to the attribute is either not defined or not available in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the attribute is defined, leading to the system not recognizing the data element correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and verify that the data element referenced by the attribute exists and is correctly