How To Fix CRM_MKTPL171 - Selection restricted to &1 hits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Selection restricted to &1 hits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL171 - Selection restricted to &1 hits ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL171, which states "Selection restricted to &1 hits," typically occurs in the context of marketing planning or campaign management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This message indicates that the selection criteria you have applied in your marketing planning or campaign execution has resulted in a limited number of hits (or records) being returned, specifically to the number indicated by "&1".
  Cause:
  
  Limited Data: The selection criteria you have set may be too restrictive, leading to a very small number of records being retrieved.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters or conditions applied in your selection that are excluding a significant portion of the data.
  Data Availability: The underlying data may not be available or may not meet the criteria specified in your selection.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain records, which can lead to fewer hits being returned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set. Consider broadening the criteria to include more records. For example, if you are filtering by specific attributes, try removing some filters or using less restrictive conditions.
  Check Filters: Ensure that any filters applied are appropriate and not overly restrictive. You may want to temporarily remove filters to see how many records are available without them.
  Data Verification: Verify that the data you expect to see is indeed present in the system. You can do this by running a broader query or checking the relevant tables directly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. If you suspect this is the issue, contact your system administrator to verify your access rights.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to marketing planning or campaign management (e.g., CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and take appropriate action to resolve it.