How To Fix CRM_MKTPL272 - Type cannot be changed since status profile cannot be changed

CRM_MKTPL272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL - CRM Marketing: Marketing Planning Messages

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Type cannot be changed since status profile cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You try to change the type.

System Response

The type is not changed since the status profile cannot be changed but
needs to be changed according to the system settings.

How to fix this error?

Select another type, leave the existing one or contact the system
administrator in order to adjust the system settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The type customizing is not setup properly. Please enable option
'Read-Only After Save' for the type you have assigned a default status
profile and enabled the option 'Overwrite Default Values'.
In this particular case, the overwriting of the status profile is not
possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL272 - Type cannot be changed since status profile cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL272 indicates that there is an issue with changing the status profile of a marketing plan or a related object in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when you attempt to change the type of a marketing plan or marketing object that is already assigned a status profile that does not allow for such changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile assigned to the marketing plan or object has restrictions that prevent changes to its type. This is often due to the current status of the object (e.g., it may be in a status that is not allowed for type changes).
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the status profiles and marketing plans may not allow for type changes under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the marketing plan or