How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND020 - You cannot delete the trade spend with attributes &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND - Message for KPI functionality

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You cannot delete the trade spend with attributes &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

A rebate agreement or rebate conditions are assigned to this trade
spend.
It is not possible to delete or change a trade spend associated to a
rebate agreement in CRM, because the rebate agreements are transferred
to and used in ERP. This ensures data consistency between CRM and ERP.

System Response

You cannot delete the rebate agreement, and therefore cannot delete the
trade spend.

How to fix this error?

You can do one of the following:
Set the values for your trade spends or conditions to zero
Delete the whole campaign or account plan

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_MKTGS_TRADESPEND020 - You cannot delete the trade spend with attributes &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND020 indicates that you are attempting to delete a trade spend record that cannot be deleted due to certain attributes associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of managing trade spend in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Marketing.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The trade spend record is linked to other documents or processes that prevent its deletion.
  The record may have been posted or processed in a way that makes it non-deletable (e.g., it has been settled, or there are financial postings associated with it).
  The attributes specified in the error message (represented by &1, &2, &3, &4) indicate specific characteristics of the trade spend that are preventing deletion, such as status, type, or other key identifiers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the trade spend record is linked to other documents (e.g., contracts, invoices, or settlements). You may need to reverse or delete those linked documents first.
  
  
  Review Attributes: Analyze the attributes mentioned in the error message. This may involve checking the status of the trade spend, its type, or any other relevant details that could indicate why it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Change Status: If the trade spend is in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., "Completed" or "Settled"), you may need to change its status to a more appropriate one that allows for deletion.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing trade spend records and the implications of their attributes.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional insights or tools to help you troubleshoot the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that pertain to trade spend management, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing orders or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for administrative tasks.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete trade spend records, as restrictions may be in place based on user roles.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.