How To Fix SRMF083 - The requested element is no longer valid

SRMF083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMF - SRM Framework

• Message number: 083

• Message text: The requested element is no longer valid

What causes this issue?

You have requested an element that is no longer valid. Elements become
in valid if the corresponding service provider definition (transaction
SRMREGEDIT) is modified or deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the reference to the element or, if possible, undo the changes
to the service provider definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SRMF083 - Details

• The SAP error message SRMF083, which states "The requested element is no longer valid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Service Management or related modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, often related to the status or validity of the elements (such as service orders, notifications, or other objects) being referenced in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Element Deletion or Archiving: The element you are trying to access may have been deleted or archived, making it no longer valid.
  Status Change: The status of the element may have changed, rendering it invalid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application data that lead to the element being considered invalid.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the element, leading to the perception that it is invalid.
  Incorrect Input: The input data provided in the transaction may not