How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING181 - Invalid correspondence ID &1 in correspondence mapping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Invalid correspondence ID &1 in correspondence mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING181 - Invalid correspondence ID &1 in correspondence mapping ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING181, which indicates "Invalid correspondence ID &1 in correspondence mapping," typically arises in the context of SAP's Correspondence Management functionality. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a valid correspondence ID that has been referenced in the correspondence mapping configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Correspondence ID: The most common cause is that the correspondence ID specified in the mapping does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the correspondence mapping, such as incorrect entries or missing data.
  Transport Issues: If the correspondence mapping was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or invalid entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the correspondence ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Correspondence ID: Check the correspondence ID referenced in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly configured.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the Correspondence Management configuration in SAP and checking the list of available correspondence IDs.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration: Review the correspondence mapping configuration to ensure that all entries are correct and that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SFP for Smart Forms or the specific transaction for correspondence management) and verify the mapping settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the correspondence ID and related configurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to correspondence management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the correspondence ID is being called and why it is deemed invalid.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Review the official SAP Help documentation for Correspondence Management to understand the configuration and usage better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SRF_AUTHORING181 error and implement an appropriate solution.