How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_MR226 - Key &1 of marital status not defined in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_MR - ELM Mapping Run Time

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Key &1 of marital status not defined in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MR226 - Key &1 of marital status not defined in customizing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_MR226 indicates that there is an issue with the marital status key that is not defined in the customizing settings of your SAP system. This error typically arises when trying to process or display marketing lists or customer data that includes marital status information.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to reference a marital status key (in this case, &1 represents the specific key) that has not been defined in the customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The marital status key was not created in the system.
  The key was deleted or is inactive.
  There is a mismatch between the data being processed and the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the path: Customer Relationship Management -> Master Data -> Business Partner -> Define Marital Status.
  Verify if the marital status key in question is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Marital Status:
  
  If the marital status key is not defined, create a new entry with the appropriate key and description.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed (e.g., customer records) is consistent with the defined marital status keys. If there are records with undefined keys, you may need to update or correct them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  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 BP (Business Partner) to view and manage business partner data, including marital status.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on customizing business partner data and managing marketing lists.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the customizing settings, 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 CRM_MKTLIST_MR226 error and ensure that the marital status keys are correctly defined in your SAP system.