How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING104 - Invalid parent element ID &1

SRF_AUTHORING104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Invalid parent element ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING104 - Invalid parent element ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING104, which states "Invalid parent element ID &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when there is an issue with the structure of the application or the configuration of the UI elements. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid parent element for a specific UI component or control.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The parent-child relationship in the XML view or the JavaScript code may be incorrectly defined, leading to an invalid reference.
  Missing Elements: The parent element that the child element is trying to reference may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the components or libraries being used, causing the application to fail to recognize certain elements.
  Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the application may be corrupted or not properly defined, leading to issues in rendering the UI.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check XML