How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO021 - You cannot use profile &2; object type &1 is not active

/PLMI/ECN_BO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You cannot use profile &2; object type &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO021 - You cannot use profile &2; object type &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO021 indicates that there is an issue with the usage of a specific profile in relation to an object type that is not active. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar modules where profiles are used to manage object types.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Inactive Object Type: The object type specified in the error message (represented by &1) is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the object type being deactivated.
  Profile Configuration: The profile (represented by &2) you are trying to use is not compatible with the inactive object type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the profile from being used with the specified object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type Status:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the