How To Fix ON164 - Choose at most one object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Choose at most one object type

What causes this issue?

You have executed the function Print or Expand nodes. At the moment,
however, several object types are selected. 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 your cursor on an object type and
execute the operation again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON164 - Choose at most one object type ?

  The SAP error message ON164 ("Choose at most one object type") typically occurs in the context of object selection in SAP, particularly when working with transaction codes that involve object management, such as in the Object Navigator or when dealing with certain reports or functions that require the selection of specific object types.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to select multiple object types in a scenario where only one object type is allowed. For example, if you are trying to execute a function that requires you to specify a single object type (like a program, function module, or class), and you inadvertently select more than one, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ON164 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Your Selections: Go back to the selection screen where the error occurred. Check the object type selection fields and ensure that you have selected only one object type.
  
  
  Deselect Unwanted Object