How To Fix OL371 - You are not allowed to specify an object type

OL371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 371

• Message text: You are not allowed to specify an object type

What causes this issue?

You are only allowed to specify an object type if the attribute is a
reference to another object type.

How to fix this error?

Select the field 'Object type' as the data type reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL371 - You are not allowed to specify an object type ?

  The SAP error message OL371 ("You are not allowed to specify an object type") typically occurs in the context of object management, particularly when dealing with authorization checks in SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to specify or manipulate the object type in question.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access or modify the specified object type. This is the most common cause of this error.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may be restricted based on the user's role or profile settings in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain object types for specific users or roles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in