How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP847 - Customizing for repository (e.g. user for WebDAV) not complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Customizing for repository (e.g. user for WebDAV) not complete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP847 - Customizing for repository (e.g. user for WebDAV) not complete ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP847 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the repository, particularly related to WebDAV settings in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when the necessary customizing settings for the repository are incomplete or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The necessary settings for the WebDAV repository have not been fully configured in the system.
  Missing User Authorization: The user account that is supposed to access the WebDAV repository may not have the required authorizations.
  Incorrect URL or Connection Settings: The URL or connection settings for the WebDAV repository may be incorrect or not reachable.
  Missing or Incorrectly Configured Backend System: The backend system that the WebDAV repository is supposed to connect to may not be properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_GENERIC_SP847 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for the WebDAV repository.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the repository URL, user credentials, and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations for the user account that is trying to access the WebDAV repository.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the repository.
  
  
  
  Test WebDAV Connection:
  
  Use a WebDAV client or a browser to test the connection to the WebDAV repository URL.
  Ensure that the URL is correct and that the repository is accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System Configuration:
  
  If the WebDAV repository is supposed to connect to a backend system, ensure that the backend system is properly configured and reachable from the SRM system.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring WebDAV in SRM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for SRM and WebDAV configuration to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to SRM and WebDAV configuration. These notes often contain important information about known issues and their resolutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRM_GENERIC_SP847 error in your SAP SRM system.