How To Fix ON218 - Object type &1 has no package

ON218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Object type &1 has no package

What causes this issue?

The program attempted to determine 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 further action is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON218 - Object type &1 has no package ?

  The SAP error message ON218 indicates that an object type (such as a program, function module, or class) does not belong to any package. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with development objects in the ABAP Workbench.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Creation: The object was created without being assigned to a package. This can happen if the object is created in a development environment that does not have a package assigned (e.g., in a local object, which is indicated by the package name $TMP).
  Transport Issues: If an object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been assigned to a package correctly during the transport process.
  Development Class: The object might be in a development class that has been deleted or is not active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign to a Package:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can assign the object to a package. To do this:
  Go to the object in the ABAP