How To Fix CRM_MKTDEF009 - Periods percentage sum must be 100 for '&1 / &2 / &3 / &4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTDEF - Message Class for CRM Marketing Defaults

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Periods percentage sum must be 100 for '&1 / &2 / &3 / &4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTDEF009 - Periods percentage sum must be 100 for '&1 / &2 / &3 / &4' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTDEF009 indicates that the sum of the percentage values for a specific marketing definition (such as a campaign or marketing plan) does not equal 100%. This error typically occurs in the context of marketing planning within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to define a marketing plan or campaign with multiple periods (e.g., months, quarters) and the total percentage allocated across these periods does not add up to 100%. Each period should have a defined percentage that reflects its contribution to the overall marketing effort.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Periods: Review the periods defined in your marketing plan or campaign. Ensure that each period has a percentage assigned to it.
  
  
  Sum the Percentages: Calculate the total of the percentages assigned to all periods. If the total is not equal to 100%, you will need to adjust the