How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_MAP008 - Values for target field PERS_SEX can only be '', '1' or '2' &1

CRM_MKTLIST_MAP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_MAP - CRM Marketing:External List management mapping Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Values for target field PERS_SEX can only be '', '1' or '2' &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MAP008 - Values for target field PERS_SEX can only be '', '1' or '2' &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MAP008 indicates that there is an issue with the values being assigned to the target field PERS_SEX in a marketing list or similar context. The error specifies that the only acceptable values for this field are an empty string (''), '1', or '2'. 
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An invalid value is being assigned to the PERS_SEX field. This could be due to:
  Incorrect data mapping from a source system.
  Data entry errors where a value other than '', '1', or '2' is being used.
  Data transformation processes that do not correctly handle the values for this field.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Review the data source from which the values are being pulled. Ensure that the values for PERS_SEX are correctly defined and only include valid options ('', '1', or '2').
  
  
  Data Mapping: If you are using a mapping process (like a data import