How To Fix CRM_MKTPL727 - Marketing proj. end date must be before product segment valid-to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Marketing proj. end date must be before product segment valid-to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL727 - Marketing proj. end date must be before product segment valid-to date ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL727 indicates that there is a conflict between the end date of a marketing project and the valid-to date of a product segment. Specifically, the marketing project’s end date must be set before the valid-to date of the product segment in order to maintain data integrity and ensure that marketing activities are aligned with the product's lifecycle.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The end date of the marketing project is set to a date that is equal to or later than the valid-to date of the associated product segment.
  Product Segment Validity: The product segment may have a defined validity period, and the marketing project must fall within this period.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to incorrect date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Dates: Review the end date of the marketing project and ensure it is set to a date that is before the valid-to date of the product segment. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the marketing project in SAP.
  Editing the project details to set a new end date that complies with the requirement.
  
  
  
  Check Product Segment Validity: Verify the valid-to date of the product segment:
  
  Go to the product segment details in SAP.
  Confirm the valid-to date and ensure that the marketing project’s end date is appropriately set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult the project documentation or speak with a project manager or product owner to clarify the intended timelines.
  
  
  System Configuration: If this error persists and you believe the dates are correct, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the date validation rules.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to the SAP CRM documentation for guidelines on managing marketing projects and product segments.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider training sessions on SAP CRM to better understand how to manage project timelines and product segment validity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your marketing project dates are correctly aligned with the product segment's validity.