How To Fix 50164 - Enter a valid method for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Enter a valid method for object type &1

What causes this issue?

The method '&V2&' you specified does not exist in the active version of
object type '&V1&'.

System Response

The system cannot propose a method container.

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the methods in the active version of the object type.
You can ignore the message. However, you must then create the call
parameter yourself and make sure that the object method exists and is
active at the time of the call.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50164 - Enter a valid method for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 50164, "Enter a valid method for object type &1," typically occurs in the context of object-oriented programming within SAP, particularly when dealing with Business Object (BO) methods in the Business Object Repository (BOR). The error indicates that the system expects a valid method to be specified for a given object type, but the method provided is either invalid or not recognized.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Method Name: The method name provided does not exist for the specified object type.
  Object Type Not Defined: The object type itself may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the method for the specified object type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Business Object or its methods in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Method Name: Verify that the method name you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists for the specified object type. You can do this by checking the Business Object in transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  
  
  Verify Object Type: Ensure that the object type you are working with is correctly defined and active in the system. You can check this in transaction SWO1 as well.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the method. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are a developer or have access to the configuration, review the configuration of the Business Object and its methods to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the invalid method is being called.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific object type and its methods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWO2: Business Object Repository
  SWO3: Business Object Method
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.