Apple itunes device- playlist greyed out

Apple iTunes device- playlist greyed out, user unable to make changes.

This sort of problem appears to be quite common with these devices.
The most common solution derived is to Re-sync your devices.

If syncing fails, the Sync button is greyed out and not available at all, or if you try to sync and nothing transfers over to the iPhone, iPod, or iPad, you may simply need to authorize the computer with iTunes: Open iTunes with the iOS device attached to the computer through USB.

Below are some solutions.

Ref:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201253

https://www.imobie.com/support/most-common-itunes-12-problems.htm

Workaround:

http://www.copytrans.net/

From here you can download a different up that provides an alternative way to manage your tracks, copy and backup your tunes.

Other alternatives

http://mp3.about.com/od/essentialsoftware/tp/Top-5-Alternatives-To-Itunes-Best-Free-Software-For-Syncing-Music-To-Your-Ipod.htm


You'll need to take time to work through these possible solutions, or go for one of the workarounds