How To Fix SRM_BR161 - Existing element types cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Existing element types cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

In the case of record models that do not have an initial status, element
types that have already been saved cannot be changed or deleted. Only
new element types can be added.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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