How To Fix ON117 - Select an object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ON - Tools in area Object Modeler / Object Editor

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Select an object type

What causes this issue?

You have chosen Edit->Select on/off->Cursor position. However no class
or interface can be seen on the corresponding cursor position.

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?

Position the cursor on or in a frame and redo the operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON117 - Select an object type ?

  The SAP error message ON117 "Select an object type" typically occurs in the context of object selection in various SAP transactions, particularly when the system expects the user to specify a type of object (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Object Type Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any object type from the available options.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or transaction that requires an object type to be specified but did not do so.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain object types, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the selection of object types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Object Type: Ensure that you select the appropriate object type from the available options before proceeding. Look for dropdown menus or