How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP117 - Attempt to store document content for the wrong information object

SRM_GENERIC_SP117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Attempt to store document content for the wrong information object

What causes this issue?

You have tried to attach content directly to a version in a three-level
content model. This is not permitted. You can only attach content to
variants in this sort of model.
Content model: &v4&

System Response

Saving content has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Either an applictaion error has occurred, or the content model was
created incorrectly (should be two-level). If the former, notify the
application programmer. If the latter has occurred, set the class
attribute SRM_CONT_TYPE in the content model to 2.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP117 - Attempt to store document content for the wrong information object ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP117 indicates that there is an attempt to store document content for an incorrect information object in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the document type and the information object that is being referenced or when the system is trying to process a document that is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the information object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SRM system that lead to the mismatch.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified information object.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the version of SAP SRM being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type being used is correct