How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE074 - Cannot change the file; business partners already created

CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Cannot change the file; business partners already created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE074 - Cannot change the file; business partners already created ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_PACKAGE074 typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a marketing list in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management). This error indicates that the system is unable to change the file because business partners have already been created based on the marketing list. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Partners Already Created: The primary reason for this error is that the marketing list has already been processed, and business partners have been generated from it. Once business partners are created, the system locks the marketing list to prevent further changes that could affect the integrity of the data.
  Locked Marketing List: The marketing list may be in a state that does not allow modifications, such as being locked for processing or already being used in a campaign.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Status: Verify if business partners have indeed been created from the marketing list.