How To Fix FT008 - No valid object was selected

FT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No valid object was selected

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FT008 - Details

• The SAP error message FT008 ("No valid object was selected") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or financial document processing. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid object (such as an asset, cost center, or internal order) that meets the criteria for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes of FT008 Error
  
  Invalid Object Selection: The object you are trying to select (e.g., asset, cost center) does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected object.
  Object Status: The object may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., retired, inactive).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the object number or other related fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly for the