How To Fix CRM_MKTPL162 - Product &1 was deleted due to changed sales area data

CRM_MKTPL162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Product &1 was deleted due to changed sales area data

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

If you change the sales area for a trade promotion, the system deletes
the products that are no longer valid for the distribution
channel-specific product hierarchy or the product group.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL162 - Product &1 was deleted due to changed sales area data ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL162 indicates that a product has been deleted from the marketing plan because of changes in the sales area data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there are modifications to the sales area (such as sales organization, distribution channel, or division) that affect the product's availability or status in the marketing plan.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Sales Area Data: The most common cause is that the sales area data for the product has been modified. This could include changes to the sales organization, distribution channel, or division that the product is associated with.
  Product Deactivation: If the product has been deactivated or removed from the sales area, it will no longer be available for marketing activities.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the product being flagged for deletion in the marketing plan.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Sales Area Data: Check the