Symptoms:
- Unable to change the type of an existing parameter.
- Unable to rename an existing parameter.
- Receiving an error message when attempting to modify parameter settings:
"In order to support upcoming functionality, updating the parameter type is no longer possible. If you need to change the type, we recommend creating a new parameter with the desired type. Please reach out to support for more information."
Cause:
Parameter names and types are fixed once created. This is due to system updates that ensure consistency in data processing and reporting.
Previously, some users were able to rename parameters or adjust their types, but this led to inconsistencies between different data stores. To maintain data integrity, parameter names and types are now locked after creation.
Resolution:
- If you need to change a parameter’s type, you will need to create a new parameter with the correct type.
- If you need to rename a parameter, you will need to create a new parameter with the desired name.
- Unused or incorrectly named parameters cannot be deleted but may be ignored in reporting.
More Information:
While editing parameter names and types is not supported, future improvements may include tools to better manage unwanted or outdated parameters. If you need assistance or would like to provide feedback, please reach out to Unity Support.