How To Fix >W353 - Specify a valid object type

>W353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >W -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Specify a valid object type

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>W353 - Details

• The SAP error message W353: Specify a valid object type typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specifying an object type, but the input provided is either invalid or missing. This error can arise in various contexts within SAP, such as during configuration, data entry, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object type specified does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Missing Input: The required field for the object type is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or specify the object type.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings that define valid object types.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being referenced may not be consistent or may have been deleted or modified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the object type you are trying to specify is valid and exists in