How To Fix RJ009 - Specify an object type

RJ009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Specify an object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ009 - Specify an object type ?

  The SAP error message RJ009, which states "Specify an object type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when the system expects a specific object type to be defined but it is missing or not specified correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Type: The error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a project or a related object without specifying the required object type (e.g., WBS element, network, activity).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the object type.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the object type in the relevant field or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Object Type: Ensure that you are entering the correct object type in the relevant field. This could involve selecting from a dropdown menu or entering a code that corresponds to