How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG089 - Classrole ambiguously during file ID &1 extension determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Classrole ambiguously during file ID &1 extension determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG089 - Classrole ambiguously during file ID &1 extension determination ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG089 indicates that there is an ambiguity in the class role during the determination of the file ID extension. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is trying to determine the appropriate file ID for a document but encounters multiple class roles that could apply.
  
  Cause:
  The ambiguity usually arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  Multiple Class Roles: There are multiple class roles defined for the same object or document type, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SRM system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in class role assignments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or configuration that lead to the ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Role Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SRM system and