How To Fix GHO_BO118 - Generic Object type not given

GHO_BO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Generic Object type not given

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO118 - Generic Object type not given ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO118, which states "Generic Object type not given," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a generic object in SAP without specifying the required object type. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with Business Objects, workflows, or other generic object handling scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Type: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a specific object type to be provided, but it is either missing or not correctly specified in the transaction or program being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the object types in the system, leading to the inability to recognize or process the object type.
  Programming Errors: If custom code or enhancements are involved, there may be a programming error where the object type is not being passed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Object Type: Ensure that the object type is specified in