How To Fix RSDTM088 - You have not selected a data object.

RSDTM088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: You have not selected a data object.

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RSDTM088 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDTM088, which states "You have not selected a data object," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to execute a query or perform an operation that requires a data object (like an InfoProvider, InfoObject, or a query) but has not selected one.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Data Object Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any data object in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or transaction that requires a data object but did not select one.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the data objects.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the system that is preventing the selection of data objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Data Object: Ensure that you select a valid data object