How To Fix CRM_BTIL_OBJ004 - Text of text type '&1' is not permitted in this transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BTIL_OBJ - Messages when processing business transaction objects

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Text of text type '&1' is not permitted in this transaction

What causes this issue?

The transaction type for the current business transaction is assigned
to the text determination procedure '&V2&'. The text type '&V1&'
specified is not permitted in this text determination procedure.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BTIL_OBJ004 - Text of text type '&1' is not permitted in this transaction ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BTIL_OBJ004, which states "Text of text type '&1' is not permitted in this transaction," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to use a text type that is not allowed in a specific transaction or context.
  Cause:
  
  Text Type Configuration: The text type specified (represented by '&1' in the error message) is not configured to be used in the current transaction. This could be due to settings in the text management configuration.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions on which text types can be used. If the text type is not included in the allowed list for that transaction, this error will occur.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified text type in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration for text types in CRM.
  Ensure that the text type you are trying to use is allowed for the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific transaction to see if there are restrictions on text types. This can often be found in the customizing settings for the CRM module.
  If necessary, modify the settings to include the text type you need.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the text type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to text management in CRM to understand the allowed text types for specific transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for managing CRM orders, where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.