How To Fix S&106 - Specify either parameter OBJTYPE or parameter OBJNAME

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Specify either parameter OBJTYPE or parameter OBJNAME

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&106 - Specify either parameter OBJTYPE or parameter OBJNAME ?

  The SAP error message S&106, which states "Specify either parameter OBJTYPE or parameter OBJNAME," typically occurs when a function or transaction is expecting certain parameters to be provided, but neither of the required parameters (OBJTYPE or OBJNAME) has been specified.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in scenarios where:
  
  A program or transaction is trying to access or manipulate an object in the SAP system, but the necessary identifiers (object type or object name) are not provided.
  The function module or method being called requires at least one of these parameters to proceed, and their absence leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Parameters: Ensure that you are providing either the OBJTYPE (Object Type) or OBJNAME (Object Name) parameter in the function call or transaction. Review the documentation for the specific function or transaction to understand the required parameters.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are developing or customizing a program, use the debugger to trace where the parameters are being set. Check if they are being initialized correctly before the function call.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If this error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure that the parameters are being passed correctly. Look for any conditions that might prevent these parameters from being set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific function or transaction to understand the expected parameters and their formats.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction or program again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may be using specific transaction codes that interact with object types and names (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator).
  Function Modules: If you are using a specific function module, check its interface in SE37 to see the required parameters.
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  By ensuring that at least one of the required parameters is provided, you should be able to resolve the S&106 error message.