How To Fix SRMBOR034 - Cannot determine attribute content (SWC_ELEMENT_GET): & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMBOR - SRM Generic Service Provider BOR

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Cannot determine attribute content (SWC_ELEMENT_GET): & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMBOR034 - Cannot determine attribute content (SWC_ELEMENT_GET): & & & & ?

  The SAP error message SRMBOR034, which states "Cannot determine attribute content (SWC_ELEMENT_GET): & & & &", typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM). This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary attribute content for a specific element, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or process might be incorrectly configured, leading to missing attributes or elements that the system expects to find.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the database or incorrect references.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or attributes.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the workflow or process to ensure that all required attributes and elements are correctly defined and available.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that all necessary entries exist and are correctly referenced. This may involve checking the relevant tables in the database.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the workflow or process to identify where the error occurs and what specific attribute is causing the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or fixes available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to analyze the workflow instances and identify any problematic items.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI6 (Workflow Monitoring) to monitor the status of workflows and identify any that are in error status.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the SRMBOR034 error in your SAP environment.