How To Fix EEDMCOM038 - Profile &1 is not an elementary profile and will not be imported

EEDMCOM038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMCOM - Messages for EDM Communication Components

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Profile &1 is not an elementary profile and will not be imported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMCOM038 - Profile &1 is not an elementary profile and will not be imported ?

  The SAP error message EEDMCOM038 indicates that the system is attempting to import a profile that is not classified as an elementary profile. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Management or Profile Management functionalities, where profiles are used to manage data settings, authorizations, or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Profile Type: The profile you are trying to import is not an elementary profile. In SAP, profiles can be categorized into different types, and only elementary profiles can be imported in certain contexts.
  Profile Definition: The profile may have been defined incorrectly or is of a different type (e.g., composite profile) that does not meet the requirements for the import operation.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or the way profiles are managed in your SAP environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Type: Verify the type of profile you are trying to import. Ensure that it is indeed an elementary profile. You can do this