How To Fix ON163 - Select an object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Select an object type

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function Print or Expand nodes. At the moment,
however, neither an object type is selected nor is the cursor on an
object type. Therefore the operation cannot be executed.

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?

Select an object type or position the cursor on an object type and redo
the operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON163 - Select an object type ?

  The SAP error message ON163 "Select an object type" typically occurs in the context of object selection in various SAP transactions, particularly when working with object management or when trying to perform actions that require specifying an object type (like a material, vendor, or customer).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  No Object Type Selected: The user has not selected any object type in the relevant selection screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the object types available for selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain object types.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may not support the object types that are currently available.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ON163 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Object Type: Ensure that you have selected a valid object type from the available options in the selection screen. Look for