How To Fix CRM_MKTCA_UI082 - Linking to campaign '&1' can result in an endless loop

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTCA_UI - Messages from Campaign Automation UIs (Without BE Maint)

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Linking to campaign '&1' can result in an endless loop

What causes this issue?

Linking to campaign "&V1&" creates a cyclical reference. At the point of
execution of the campaign, this could possibly create an endless loop.

System Response

If an endless loop really is triggered at the execution point for the
campaign, then this will create runtime problems and/or a program
termination.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that no endless loop will be triggered at the point of
execution for the campaign (e.g. by the presetting of the appropriate
conditions for the connection element), or branch to another event-
triggered campaign.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTCA_UI082 - Linking to campaign '&1' can result in an endless loop ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTCA_UI082, which states "Linking to campaign '&1' can result in an endless loop," typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when there is an attempt to link a campaign to itself or to another campaign that eventually links back to it. This can create a circular reference, leading to an endless loop in campaign processing.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Linking: The campaign is trying to link to itself.
  Circular Reference: The campaign is linked to another campaign that, in turn, links back to the original campaign, creating a loop.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings or configurations in the campaign management that allow for such links.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Campaign Links: Review the links between campaigns to ensure that there are no self-references or circular references. 
  
  Navigate to the campaign in question and check its linked campaigns.
  Ensure that no campaign is linked back to itself or to another campaign that leads back to it.
  
  
  
  Modify Links: If you find any self-links or circular references, modify the links to remove them. 
  
  You can either unlink the problematic campaigns or create a new campaign that does not reference the original campaign.
  
  
  
  Validation: After making changes, validate the campaign links to ensure that the error does not occur again. 
  
  
  Testing: Test the campaign functionality after making the changes to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CRM campaign management for best practices on linking campaigns.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the links, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CRM_MKTCA_UI082 and prevent any endless loops in your campaign management processes.