How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG029 - Node ID &1 has an incorrect format

SRM_ECM_MSG029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Node ID &1 has an incorrect format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG029 - Node ID &1 has an incorrect format ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG029, which states "Node ID &1 has an incorrect format," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the format of a node ID in a data structure, such as an XML document or a data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node ID Format: The node ID may not conform to the expected format defined by the system. This could be due to invalid characters, incorrect length, or a mismatch with the expected structure.
  Data Mapping Issues: If data is being imported or exported, there may be a mapping issue where the node ID does not match the expected format in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings in the SRM system that define how node IDs should be structured, and these settings may not align with the incoming data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the