How To Fix 9J857 - Object cannot be assigned values

9J857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Object cannot be assigned values

What causes this issue?

The object only represents one entry in the catalog structure and
cannot be assigned a value. All valuation entries will therefore be
ignored.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J857 - Object cannot be assigned values ?

  The SAP error message 9J857, which states "Object cannot be assigned values," typically occurs in the context of data assignment or object handling within the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of ABAP programs, data uploads, or when working with certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to assign values to may not be of the correct type or may not support the assignment of values.
  Object Status: The object might be in a status that does not allow for value assignment (e.g., it could be locked or in a read-only state).
  Data Structure Issues: There may be issues with the data structure or the way the data is being passed to the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the object.
  Programming Errors: If this error occurs in custom ABAP code, it may be due to programming