How To Fix SRM_BR074 - Element type ID "&" is invalid

SRM_BR074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Element type ID "&" is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_BR074 - Element type ID "&" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SRM_BR074, which states "Element type ID '&' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to business rules or elements in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Element Type ID: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference an element type ID that does not exist or is not recognized in the current context. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the element type ID.
  The element type ID has been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  The element type ID is not activated or is inactive.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of business rules or the underlying data model that leads to the system not being able to find the specified element type.
  
  
  Data Consistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has been migrated