How To Fix IH011 - Select an object

IH011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Select an object

What causes this issue?

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

The system cannot display the object you selected or you have not
selected an object.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a field offered to display object (e.g.
functional location number, equipment number, material number, order
number, customer number, etc.) and select the menu path again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IH011 - Details

• The SAP error message IH011 "Select an object" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when working with equipment or functional locations. This error indicates that the system expects you to select an object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location) but none has been selected or the selection is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  No Object Selected: The user has not selected any equipment or functional location before executing a transaction.
  Invalid Selection: The selected object may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the object.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require a specific type of object that has not been provided.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select an Object: Ensure that you have selected a valid equipment or functional location before proceeding. You can do this by navigating to the