How To Fix CRM_MKTPL038 - Campaign code &1 is already used in campaign &2

CRM_MKTPL038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL - CRM Marketing: Marketing Planning Messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Campaign code &1 is already used in campaign &2

What causes this issue?

A campaign ID can only refer to one campaign or campaign element.
The campaign ID &V1& is already used in campaign &V2&.

System Response

The given value is not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different campaign ID.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL038 - Campaign code &1 is already used in campaign &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL038 indicates that there is a conflict with the campaign code you are trying to use. Specifically, it means that the campaign code you are attempting to assign to a new campaign is already in use by another existing campaign. This is a common issue in SAP CRM when managing marketing campaigns.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Campaign Code: The campaign code you are trying to use is already assigned to another campaign in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the campaign code, leading to confusion with existing codes.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow duplicate campaign codes, which is a common practice to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Campaigns: 
  
  Use the transaction code CRMD_ORDER or navigate to the campaign management area in SAP to search for the existing campaign using the code mentioned in the error message.
  Identify the campaign that is using