How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC103 - Ranking budget is higher than assigned budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC - Message Marketing Planning Allocation

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Ranking budget is higher than assigned budget

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC103 - Ranking budget is higher than assigned budget ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC103 indicates that the ranking budget allocated for a marketing plan or campaign exceeds the budget that has been assigned to it. This typically occurs in the context of marketing planning within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, where budgets are allocated for various marketing activities.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Allocation: The ranking budget you are trying to assign to a marketing plan or campaign is greater than the total budget that has been allocated to that plan or campaign.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the ranking budget was incorrectly set higher than the assigned budget.
  Budget Changes: Changes in the overall budget or the specific budget for the marketing plan may not have been updated in the ranking budget allocation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Budget Allocation:
  
  Check the total budget assigned to the marketing plan or campaign.
  Compare it with the ranking budget you are trying to allocate.
  
  
  
  Adjust Ranking Budget:
  
  If the ranking budget is indeed higher than the assigned budget, you will need to either reduce the ranking budget to fit within the assigned budget or increase the assigned budget if possible.
  
  
  
  Update Budget Information:
  
  If there have been changes to the budget, ensure that all relevant data is updated in the system to reflect the correct values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Management:
  
  If you need to increase the budget, consult with the finance department or management to get the necessary approvals.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, there may be configuration settings in the SAP system that need to be reviewed. Consult with your SAP administrator or technical team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to access marketing plans and campaigns.
  Budget Management: Familiarize yourself with the budget management processes in SAP CRM to ensure proper allocation and tracking of budgets.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing budgets in the CRM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your marketing budgets are correctly allocated.