How To Fix AP501 - No object type chosen for data selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: No object type chosen for data selection

What causes this issue?

You did not select an object type for data selection.

System Response

Processing cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Set the relevant indicator in a selection screen in order to specify
whether you want to copy data

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

for an capital investment program and/or
for (capital investment) orders and/or
for capital investment projects
into the EIS.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP501 - No object type chosen for data selection ?

  The SAP error message AP501 ("No object type chosen for data selection") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific object type to be selected, but none has been specified. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with data selection screens in reports or during data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Type Selection: The most common cause is that the user has not selected an object type from the available options in the selection screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that leads to the object type not being defined properly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain object types.
  System Bugs: In rare cases, there may be bugs in the SAP system that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Object Type: Ensure that you have selected an