How To Fix CRM_IB053 - Object type of IBase component may not be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IB -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Object type of IBase component may not be changed

What causes this issue?

An installed base component always has a specific type (for example,
product, text item). This type may not be changed.

System Response

The system will not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IB053 - Object type of IBase component may not be changed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IB053, which states "Object type of IBase component may not be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an attempt to change the object type of an IBase (Installation Base) component. This error is related to the integrity and consistency of the IBase structure, which is crucial for managing product installations and their associated components.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to change the object type of an existing IBase component. In SAP CRM, the object type of an IBase component is defined when it is created and cannot be altered afterward.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data or an attempt to perform an operation that violates the rules of IBase management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_IB053 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Type: Verify the object type of the IBase component you are trying to modify. Ensure