How To Fix IH101 - Select a link object as reference object

IH101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Select a link object as reference object

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create an order or a notification for a link object,
but have not yet selected an object.

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?

Place the cursor on a link object. This object will be entered in the
notification or order as the object referred to.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH101 - Select a link object as reference object ?

  The SAP error message IH101 ("Select a link object as reference object") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management modules when you are trying to create or modify a maintenance order, notification, or similar object that requires a reference to a link object (such as a functional location or equipment).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Link Object: The system expects a link object (like a functional location or equipment) to be specified, but none has been selected.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to reference may not be a valid link object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to select a valid link object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH101 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Valid Link Object:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting a valid link