MOSS Records Center feature is using to the "Records Center Web Service Submitters for <center name>" group for securing access to the record center submission interface (OfficialFile.asmx web service). The group is provisioned automatically whenever a new web is created based on the Records Center template. Adding authorized users into this group is usually the first step for enabling submissions into the records center, besides configuring the URL of the OfficialFile.asmx web service in the Central Admin -> Applications -> External Service Connections -> Record Center page.
When the Record Center Web Service Submitters group gets inadvertently deleted, submission of documents fails with an event id 7022 with an obscure message of “The <Records Center Name> Records Center is not properly configured for this request.” begin logged in the Application Event log. Additionally, if you are trying to add or update records in the Records Routing list, you may see an error message stating “Unable to add Records Center Web Service Submitters group into the target list”.
Resolution:
The Records Center feature stores SharePoint Site Group ID for the Records Center Web Service Submitters group in the web-level property bag of the records center web. The value is stored in the _dlc_RepositoryUsersGroup property. Unfortunately, the no UI exists (that I am aware of) that lets you to update this group after it has been created. To resolve the issue of the deleted group, short of re-activating the Records Center feature or re-creating the web, the following SharePoint OM script may be tried:
SPWebUtility.WebOp("http://portal.com/sites/records/",
web =>
{
web.Properties["_dlc_RepositoryUsersGroup"] = 21.ToString();
web.Properties.Update();
}
);
21 above is the ID of the Records Center Web Service Submitters group specific to the installation. To lookup yours, create a new group (preferably named the same) and note it’s ID in the address bar of the browser: http://portal.com/_layouts/people.aspx?MembershipGroupId=21
As with all hacks involving direct modifications through SharePoint object model, please be sure of what you attempting to do or engage qualified support.
Best,
Val