How To Fix ON170 - Select an object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Select an object type

What causes this issue?

You have executed the function Select for a line which does not contain
an object type. However, only object types can be displayed by means of
Select.

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?

Execute the operation for an object type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON170 - Select an object type ?

  The SAP error message ON170 "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, customer, etc.).
  
  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.
  Invalid Object Type: The object type selected is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain object types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to select an object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ON170 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Object Type: Ensure that you have selected a valid object type from the available