How To Fix USMD5003 - First select the object

USMD5003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 003

• Message text: First select the object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD5003 - First select the object ?

  The SAP error message USMD5003 ("First select the object") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error indicates that the system expects you to select an object (such as a master data record) before performing an action, but no object has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Object Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any master data object in the application before attempting to execute a function that requires an object to be selected.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the objects correctly, or there may be a misunderstanding of how to select an object.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the objects, leading to the appearance that no objects are available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Object: Ensure that you have selected a master data object from