How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN018 - Permitted end-of-use date for the external list is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN - CRM Marketing: Messages External List Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Permitted end-of-use date for the external list is in the future

What causes this issue?

The current external list has the permitted end-of-use date &V1&. If
today's date is &V2&, this date is still in the future.

System Response

You can use the business partners from the external list as the
permitted end-of-use date has not yet been reached.

How to fix this error?

Decide whether you want to delete the external list.

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_MKTLIST_ADMIN018 - Permitted end-of-use date for the external list is in the future ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN018 indicates that there is an issue with the end-of-use date for an external list in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, this error occurs when the permitted end-of-use date for the external list is set in the future, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Future End-of-Use Date: The external list has an end-of-use date that is set to a date in the future, which violates the system's rules for managing external lists.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configurations in the external list settings that allow for future dates.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a future date when creating or updating the external list.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the End-of-Use Date:
  
  Navigate to the external list in question and check the end-of-use date.
  If it is set to a future date, change it to a date that is either today or in the past.
  
  
  
  Update the External List:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, update the external list to correct the end-of-use date.
  Ensure that the date complies with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for external lists in your SAP CRM system.
  Ensure that there are no settings that allow for future end-of-use dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing external lists and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify external lists.
  System Version: Be aware that the behavior of the system may vary depending on the version of SAP CRM you are using, so ensure that you are referencing the correct version of documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN018 error and manage your external lists effectively.