How To Fix OO216 - Object type &1: Invalid remote indicator (REMOTE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Object type &1: Invalid remote indicator (REMOTE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO216 - Object type &1: Invalid remote indicator (REMOTE) ?

  The SAP error message OO216 indicates that there is an issue with the remote indicator for an object type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration or setup of the object type, particularly in relation to its remote access settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The object type may not be correctly configured to allow remote access. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the object type definition.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an invalid state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type remotely.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that affect how remote indicators are handled for certain object types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) and check the configuration of the object type in question. Ensure that the remote indicator is set correctly.
  Verify that the object type is defined properly and that all necessary parameters are filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: 
  
  If the object type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object type remotely. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Settings: 
  
  Review any relevant system settings that might affect remote access. This could include settings in transaction RZ10 (Profile Parameters) or other configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and remote access to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE80, SU53, RZ10
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific object type and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OO216 error in your SAP system.