Profile &1 is not an elementary profile

What causes this issue?

The profile &v1& that was entered has the profile category &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To carry out a parallel update for a formula profile, you must use a
profile from the 'elementary profile' profile category.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.