How To Fix ON173 - Object type &1 has no package

ON173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Object type &1 has no package

What causes this issue?

The program tried to get the assigned package for an object type.
However, the object type is not assigned to a package.

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?

This is just for your information. No action is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON173 - Object type &1 has no package ?

  The SAP error message ON173 indicates that an object type (such as a program, function module, or class) does not have an associated package. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with development objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Creation Without Package: The object was created in the SAP system without being assigned to a package. This can happen if the object was created in the "local" development environment or if the developer did not specify a package during the creation process.
  Transport Request Issues: If the object was moved from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance) without a proper transport request, it may not have an associated package.
  Object Deletion or Modification: If the package associated with the object was deleted or modified, it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Package: 
  
  Go to the object in the SAP GUI (e.g., transaction SE80 for Object Navigator).
  Right-click on