How To Fix CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL058 - The necessary attributes are missing from target group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL - CRM MKT: Messages for Interface to External Products

• Message number: 058

• Message text: The necessary attributes are missing from target group &1

What causes this issue?

This target group has neither a GUID (field TARGETGRP_GUID is empty)
nor an external identifier (field TARGETGRP_EXT is empty). At least one
of these fields must be filled before the external target group can be
saved.

System Response

The system removes the target group from the table of target
groups read.

How to fix this error?

In the external system or in the implementation for the BADI, check
why the information required is missing.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL058 - The necessary attributes are missing from target group &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL058 indicates that there are missing attributes in the target group specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) when trying to execute a marketing campaign or perform an operation that requires certain attributes to be present in the target group.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Attributes: The target group does not have the necessary attributes defined that are required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Target Group Configuration: The target group may not be properly configured to include the required attributes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the way the target group is set up, leading to missing attributes.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the attributes used in the target group, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Target Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the target group in question and review its configuration.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes are included in the target group definition.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Attributes:
  
  If you identify any missing attributes, you can add them to the target group.
  This can typically be done in the target group maintenance area of the SAP CRM system.
  
  
  
  Review Attribute Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the attributes in the data model to ensure they are correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that the attributes are relevant to the target group and the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data model and the target group to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the attributes required for the target group in your context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, and others that may help in managing target groups and attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL058 error message.