How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_MR201 - Legal form &1 of organization not defined in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_MR - ELM Mapping Run Time

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Legal form &1 of organization not defined in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MR201 - Legal form &1 of organization not defined in customizing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MR201 indicates that there is an issue with the legal form of an organization that is not defined in the customizing settings of your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of marketing lists or when dealing with organizational data in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system encounters an organization with a legal form that has not been configured in the system. Legal forms are used to classify organizations based on their legal structure (e.g., corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.). If the legal form is not defined in the customizing settings, the system cannot process the organization correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the missing legal form in the customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the customizing transaction by entering SPRO in the command field and pressing Enter.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Customer Relationship Management -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Define Legal Forms.
  
  
  
  Define the Legal Form:
  
  In the "Define Legal Forms" section, check if the legal form indicated in the error message (represented by &1) is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for that legal form. Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required details, such as the legal form code and description.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After defining the legal form, try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data and check the legal forms assigned to them.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner management and legal forms.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to create a transport request for your changes to be moved to the production environment.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.