How To Fix CRM_PROVIDER169 - Transaction type &1 not allowed for MA transaction type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PROVIDER -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Transaction type &1 not allowed for MA transaction type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER169 - Transaction type &1 not allowed for MA transaction type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER169 indicates that a specific transaction type is not allowed for a particular Marketing Activity (MA) transaction type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not permitted based on the configuration of transaction types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The transaction type you are trying to use is not configured to be used with the specified Marketing Activity transaction type. This could be due to restrictions set in the system.
  Incompatibility: The transaction type may not be compatible with the Marketing Activity type you are working with, possibly due to business rules or settings defined in the system.
  Authorization: There may be authorization issues preventing the use of the specified transaction type with the Marketing Activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for CRM transaction