How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_MR224 - Key &1 of academic title for person not defined in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_MR - ELM Mapping Run Time

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Key &1 of academic title for person not defined in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MR224 - Key &1 of academic title for person not defined in customizing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MR224 indicates that there is an issue with the academic title for a person in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the key for the academic title is not defined in the customizing settings. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a specific academic title that has not been configured or is missing in the relevant customizing tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entry: The academic title key (e.g., Dr., Prof., etc.) is not defined in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The academic title may have been incorrectly entered in the master data of the person.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, the relevant entries may not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining academic titles. This is usually found under:
  
  Cross-Application Components -> General Application Functions -> Maintain Academic Titles.
  
  
  Ensure that the academic title corresponding to the key in the error message is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Academic Title:
  
  If the academic title is missing, create a new entry with the appropriate key and description.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update the entry to ensure it matches the expected key.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data of the person associated with the error. Ensure that the academic title is correctly assigned and matches the keys defined in customizing.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG or BP to manage business partner data where academic titles are often assigned.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on customizing academic titles and related settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the academic titles are correctly configured in your SAP system.