How To Fix PFO1139 - No object type exists for object kind ZO (assignment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 139

• Message text: No object type exists for object kind ZO (assignment)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1139 - No object type exists for object kind ZO (assignment) ?

  The SAP error message PFO1139, which states "No object type exists for object kind ZO (assignment)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined object type for the specified object kind (in this case, "ZO").
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Type Definition: The object type "ZO" is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Customization: If you are using custom object types or have made changes to the standard configuration, it is possible that the object type was not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Object Types.
  Verify if the object type "ZO" is defined. If it is missing, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If you have custom object types, ensure that they are correctly defined and that all necessary attributes and relationships are set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the specific configuration or customization that might have introduced the "ZO" object type.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for Organizational Management) and PA30 (for Personnel Administration) to check the configurations and object types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have access to SAP Support, consider opening a support ticket for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.