How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN058 - External list &1 with logical system &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 058

• Message text: External list &1 with logical system &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create an external list with the ID &V1& and logical
system &V2&.

System Response

This external list already exists.

How to fix this error?

Change the external list field (database field LIST_ID) or the logical
system for your 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_ADMIN058 - External list &1 with logical system &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN058 indicates that there is an attempt to create or manage an external list that already exists in the system. The message specifies that the external list identified by &1 (the name of the external list) and associated with the logical system &2 (the logical system name) is already present.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate External List: The primary cause of this error is that an external list with the same name and logical system already exists in the CRM system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the same external list is being referenced or created multiple times.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the external lists were not properly cleaned up or were duplicated during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing External Lists:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_MKTLIST, or similar) to view the existing external lists.
  Verify if the external list with the specified name and logical system already exists.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename:
  
  If the external list is not needed, consider deleting it if you have the necessary authorizations.
  If you need to keep the existing list, you may want to create a new external list with a different name.
  
  
  
  Review Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical system configuration is correct and that there are no conflicts with other systems or lists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to external lists and CRM marketing lists for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_MKTLIST, or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.