How To Fix CRM_MKTPL287 - Type cannot be changed since funds plan is still assigned

CRM_MKTPL287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Type cannot be changed since funds plan is still assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL287 - Type cannot be changed since funds plan is still assigned ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL287 indicates that a type cannot be changed because a funds plan is still assigned to it. This typically occurs in the context of marketing planning or budget management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change the type of a marketing plan or a related object (like a campaign or project) that has an associated funds plan. The funds plan is a financial structure that allocates budgetary resources, and SAP prevents changes to the type to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial commitments are not disrupted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Funds Plan Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant marketing plan or object in SAP.
  Verify if there is an active funds plan assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Remove the Funds Plan:
  
  If you need to change the type, you will first need to remove the funds plan assignment.
  This can