How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND011 - You cannot use buying pattern &1

CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND - Message for KPI functionality

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You cannot use buying pattern &1

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

What causes this issue?

You are using an invalid buying pattern.

System Response

The system does not recognize this pattern.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Select a valid buying pattern by using the input help
In Customizing for <LS>Customer Relationship Management</> (CRM), define
a buying pattern type by choosing <ZK><LS>Marketing -> Marketing
Planning and Campaign Management -> Basic Data -> Define Default Buying
Pattern Types</></>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND011 - You cannot use buying pattern &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND011, which states "You cannot use buying pattern &1," typically occurs in the context of marketing and trade spend management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the buying pattern that you are trying to use in your marketing or trade spend activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Buying Pattern: The buying pattern you are trying to use may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the use of the specified buying pattern.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified buying pattern.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data related to the buying pattern in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Buying Pattern Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP and check if the buying pattern (&1) is active. If