How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE060 - Step "&1": Cannot use empty status; step already processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Step "&1": Cannot use empty status; step already processed

What causes this issue?

The step "&V1&" with the technical ID &V2& was processed already in a
previous run. Now the status of the step should be set to space.

System Response

It is not allowed to set the status of a step to space if this step was
processed in a previous run.

How to fix this error?

Set the status of the step to a value which is not equal to space.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE060 - Step "&1": Cannot use empty status; step already processed ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE060 Step '&1': Cannot use empty status; step already processed" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with marketing lists or campaigns. This error indicates that a specific processing step has already been executed, and the system is attempting to process it again without a valid status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The error often arises when a marketing list or campaign step is attempted to be processed multiple times. The system recognizes that the step has already been executed and does not allow it to be processed again without a valid status.
  Incorrect Status Handling: If the status of the marketing list or campaign is not set correctly or is empty, the system cannot proceed with the processing.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database that prevent the system