diff --git a/packages/helpermodules/setdata.py b/packages/helpermodules/setdata.py
index a58994beec..e045adcc5d 100644
--- a/packages/helpermodules/setdata.py
+++ b/packages/helpermodules/setdata.py
@@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ def process_chargepoint_topic(self, msg: mqtt.MQTTMessage):
                 elif "/control_parameter/prio" in msg.topic:
                     self._validate_value(msg, bool)
                 elif "/control_parameter/current_plan" in msg.topic:
-                    self._validate_value(msg, str)
+                    self._validate_value(msg, int)
                 elif ("/control_parameter/imported_instant_charging" in msg.topic or
                         "/control_parameter/imported_at_plan_start" in msg.topic or
                         "/control_parameter/min_current" in msg.topic or