How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES025 - This objective is not allowed for type &1; select another

MCAL_MESSAGES025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 025

• Message text: This objective is not allowed for type &1; select another

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES025 - This objective is not allowed for type &1; select another ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES025 indicates that a specific objective is not allowed for the type specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, particularly when dealing with planning or reporting objectives.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Objective Type: The objective you are trying to use is not compatible with the type of data or object you are working with. For example, you might be trying to assign a planning objective that is not valid for the material type or planning scenario.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain objectives for specific types. This could be due to settings in the customizing of the planning area or the planning strategy.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use certain objectives.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve