How To Fix PACKAGE_BUILDER01101 - Enter the object type of the development element

PACKAGE_BUILDER01101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PACKAGE_BUILDER01 - Messages for Package Builder

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter the object type of the development element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PACKAGE_BUILDER01101 - Enter the object type of the development element ?

  The SAP error message PACKAGE_BUILDER01101 typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a development object in the SAP system, and the system requires you to specify the object type of the development element you are working with. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when working with the ABAP Workbench.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects you to enter a specific object type (such as a program, function module, class, etc.) for the development object you are trying to create or modify. If this information is missing or not provided, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are encountering the error. Are you in the Transport Organizer, the ABAP Workbench, or another area?
  
  
  Specify the Object Type:
  
  If you are in a dialog where you need to create