How To Fix SRM_BR020 - Node can only be changed if compatible

SRM_BR020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Node can only be changed if compatible

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change an existing node in a record model that has a
non-initial status.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

There are restrictions to when you can change existing nodes. With model
nodes, for example, existing element types can be neither changed nor
deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SRM_BR020 - Details

• The SAP error message SRM_BR020, which states "Node can only be changed if compatible," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an attempt to modify a node in a business process or structure that is not compatible with the existing configuration or data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Node Types: The error often arises when trying to change a node (such as a category, item, or document type) to a type that is not compatible with the existing hierarchy or structure.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data or relationships that prevent the change from being made. For example, if a node is linked to certain transactions or documents, changing its type may violate data integrity rules.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain changes based on predefined rules or settings in the SRM system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Compatibility: Review the node you are trying to change and ensure that the