How To Fix SH730 - You did not select a valid object


SH730 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

  • Message number: 730

  • Message text: You did not select a valid object

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  • What causes this issue?

    You pressed F1 when the cursor was not positioned on an object, for
    which help is provided.

    How to fix this error?

    Position the cursor on a valid object (field, menu, menu entry,
    dialog message, F key display) and then press F1.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH730 - You did not select a valid object ?
    The SAP error message SH730, which states "You did not select a valid object," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on an object that is either not selected or is invalid in the context of the operation being performed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP's transaction codes, reports, or other functionalities that require object selection.
    Causes:
    
    No Object Selected: The user may not have selected any object before attempting to execute a function.
    Invalid Object: The object selected may not be valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to the object being deleted, not existing, or being in an incorrect state.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or manipulate the selected object.
    Incorrect Input: The input provided may not match the expected format or criteria for the operation.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Select a Valid Object: Ensure that you have

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