How To Fix SOTR_MESS045 - Object &1 is not valid for OTR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Object &1 is not valid for OTR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS045 - Object &1 is not valid for OTR ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS045 indicates that the object specified (denoted as &1 in the message) is not valid for the Online Translation Runtime (OTR). This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the translation object or its configuration in the SAP system.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object you are trying to translate may not be supported by OTR. OTR is designed to work with specific object types, and if the object does not fall into these categories, the error will occur.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The OTR configuration may not be set up correctly for the object type you are trying to translate. This can include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the OTR configuration.
  
  
  Object Not Available: The object may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or not properly activated.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or translate the specified object.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Validity: Verify that the object you are trying to translate is indeed valid and supported by OTR. Ensure that it is the correct object type.
  
  
  Review OTR Configuration: Check the OTR configuration settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the object type is correctly configured and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  Object Existence: Confirm that the object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate SAP tools to check for the object.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the translation has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the object type you are working with and its compatibility with OTR.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  OTR Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Online Translation Runtime documentation provided by SAP, which outlines supported object types and configuration steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.