How To Fix WRF_MPA038 - The specified profile is not allowed for the selected data records

WRF_MPA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MPA - Messages for Markdown Profile Assignment

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The specified profile is not allowed for the selected data records

Diagnosis
The profile you specified in the <LS>Mass Maintenance</> dialog box is
not allowed for the selected data records.
System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure
Assign a different, suitable profile or select other data records and
assign the profile again. If necessary, you can use the value help to
display a list of possible profiles.
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MPA038 - The specified profile is not allowed for the selected data records ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MPA038 indicates that the specified profile is not allowed for the selected data records. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with master data such as material master records, pricing, or other related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Profile Restrictions: The profile you are trying to use may not be configured to handle the specific data records you are working with. This could be due to restrictions set in the configuration of the profile.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the records you are trying to process, which makes them incompatible with the specified profile.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified profile for the selected data records.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The profile itself may not be correctly configured in the system, leading