How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN048 - Invalid function call; buffer already contains items from external list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Invalid function call; buffer already contains items from external list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN048 - Invalid function call; buffer already contains items from external list ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN048 indicates that there is an issue with the marketing list management in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. Specifically, the error states that there is an "Invalid function call; buffer already contains items from external list." This typically occurs when there is an attempt to add items to a marketing list that already contains items from an external source, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Buffer State: The error usually arises when the system is trying to add new items to a marketing list that has already been populated with items from an external list. The internal buffer is not cleared or reset before the new operation.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The sequence of operations performed on the marketing list may not be correct, leading to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or the way the external list is