How To Fix M&165 - Parameter MASSD_OBJECT_TYPE contains invalid object type '&1'

M&165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M& -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Parameter MASSD_OBJECT_TYPE contains invalid object type '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M&165 - Parameter MASSD_OBJECT_TYPE contains invalid object type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message M&165 indicates that there is an issue with the parameter MASSD_OBJECT_TYPE, which contains an invalid object type represented by &1. This error typically occurs in the context of mass data processing or mass changes in SAP, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object type specified in the MASSD_OBJECT_TYPE parameter does not match any of the valid object types recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated configuration, or an unsupported object type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the object type you are trying to use. This can happen if the object type has been removed or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the specified object type, leading