How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES037 - Select an object type

/SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Select an object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES037 - Select an object type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES037 with the description "Select an object type" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to access or manipulate key performance indicators (KPIs) without specifying a required object type.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Object Type Selection: The user has not selected an object type in the relevant transaction or screen where KPIs are being accessed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the KPIs or the object types that are supposed to be available for selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain object types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Object Type:
  
  Ensure that you have selected an appropriate object type in the relevant screen. Look for dropdowns or selection fields where you can specify the object