How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND025 - Purchasing total cost of &1 is not within planned cost for key figure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND - Message for KPI functionality

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Purchasing total cost of &1 is not within planned cost for key figure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND025 - Purchasing total cost of &1 is not within planned cost for key figure &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND025 indicates that the total purchasing cost for a specific key figure exceeds the planned cost. This error typically arises in the context of marketing or trade spend management within SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
  Cause:
  
  Cost Overrun: The total cost of purchases (e.g., marketing campaigns, promotions) has exceeded the budgeted or planned cost for the specified key figure.
  Incorrect Planning: The planned costs may not have been set correctly, or there may have been changes in the purchasing costs that were not reflected in the planning.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry, leading to incorrect total costs being calculated.
  Currency Fluctuations: If the costs are in different currencies, fluctuations may lead to discrepancies in the planned versus actual costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planned Costs: Check the planned costs for the key figure in question. Ensure that they are set correctly and reflect the intended budget.
  Adjust Purchasing Costs: If the actual purchasing costs are valid and necessary, consider adjusting the planned costs to accommodate the new total.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entries related to the purchasing costs to ensure there are no errors or discrepancies.
  Consult with Stakeholders: Engage with relevant stakeholders (e.g., finance, marketing) to understand the reasons for the cost overrun and to make necessary adjustments.
  Re-evaluate Key Figures: If the key figure is not aligned with current business needs, consider re-evaluating it and adjusting the planning accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes in SAP to access the planning and purchasing data, such as CRMD_ORDER for order management or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for header data.
  Reports: Utilize reports to analyze spending against planned budgets. This can help identify trends and areas where costs are exceeding expectations.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to marketing and trade spend management to ensure they align with business processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing marketing costs and understanding key figures.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your purchasing costs align with the planned budget.