How To Fix RMSPOB017 - Specify the object type of the person responsible

RMSPOB017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSPOB - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object POB

• 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 Basic Data view, enter a valid object type or choose one from
the list of object types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSPOB017 - Specify the object type of the person responsible ?

  The SAP error message RMSPOB017, which states "Specify the object type of the person responsible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Risk Management or similar modules where a person responsible for a certain task or object needs to be defined, but the system cannot determine the type of object associated with that person.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Object Type: The system requires a specific object type (e.g., user, role, or organizational unit) to be defined for the person responsible, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the object types are not properly set up or recognized.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the information incorrectly, leading to ambiguity about the object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMSPOB017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required