How To Fix RMSEQR017 - Specify the object type of the person responsible

RMSEQR017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSEQR - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object EQR

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Specify the object type of the person responsible

What causes this issue?

You have not specified an object type.

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?

In the <ZK>Basic Data </>view, enter a valid object type or choose a
valid object type from the list of object types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSEQR017 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSEQR017, which states "Specify the object type of the person responsible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where a person is assigned as responsible for a task, activity, or project. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify the type of object (e.g., employee, vendor, etc.) for the person responsible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Type: The person responsible is assigned, but the system does not know what type of object (e.g., user, employee, etc.) this person is.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not properly set up to recognize the object type.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the person responsible without specifying the required object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Object Type: When entering the person responsible, ensure that you also specify the object type. This can usually be done in the relevant field in the transaction