How To Fix CRM_MKTPL046 - Transfer of segment & has already been scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Transfer of segment & has already been scheduled

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer the segment &V1& to a communication channel.
However, a batch job has already been planned to do the transfer.
A segment can only be transferred once to a communication channel for a
campaign or a campaign element.

System Response

The transfer for segment &V1& is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

If you want to transfer the business partner for the segment &V1& to a
communication channel again, you have to trigger this from a different
campaign or campaign element.

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_MKTPL046 - Transfer of segment & has already been scheduled ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL046 indicates that a transfer of a marketing segment has already been scheduled. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to schedule a transfer for a marketing segment that is already in the process of being transferred or has been scheduled for transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Scheduling: The most common cause of this error is that the same marketing segment is being scheduled for transfer multiple times. This can happen if a user attempts to initiate the transfer again before the previous transfer has been completed.
  System Locking: There may be a system lock on the segment due to ongoing processes or transactions that are preventing a new transfer from being scheduled.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs running that are processing the same segment, this can lead to conflicts and the error message being triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scheduled Transfers: Verify if there is already a scheduled transfer for the segment in question. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes or reports that show scheduled jobs or transfers.
  Wait for Completion: If a transfer is already in progress, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to schedule another transfer.
  Cancel Duplicate Transfers: If you find that there are duplicate scheduled transfers, you may need to cancel the unnecessary ones. This can usually be done through the transaction code for managing scheduled jobs.
  Review Background Jobs: Check the status of any background jobs that may be processing the segment. If necessary, you can terminate or adjust these jobs to resolve the conflict.
  Consult Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (to check background jobs) and CRMD_ORDER (to manage marketing segments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on marketing segment management and transfer processes to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.