How To Fix USMD5009 - Select an object type

USMD5009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Select an object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD5009 - Select an object type ?

  The SAP error message USMD5009, which states "Select an object type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user is trying to perform an action that requires the selection of a specific object type, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Object Type Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any object type in the relevant screen or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the MDG system, where the object types are not properly defined or available for selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain object types.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not load correctly, leading to the absence of selectable object types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Object Type: Ensure that you select an appropriate object type from the available options in the dropdown or selection list