How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC126 - SAP SEM; correct your entry; budget is set to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC - Message Marketing Planning Allocation

• Message number: 126

• Message text: SAP SEM; correct your entry; budget is set to zero

What causes this issue?

Invalid campaign or SAP SEM planning profile information. The budget
value is set to zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing entries for allocation application 0CRM1. An
appropriate SAP SEM planning profile has to be specified.

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_MKTPL_ALLOC126 - SAP SEM; correct your entry; budget is set to zero ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC126 indicates that there is an issue with budget allocation in the SAP CRM Marketing Planning module. Specifically, the error message states that the budget is set to zero, which means that the system cannot allocate any funds for the marketing plan or activity you are trying to create or modify.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Budget: The most common cause of this error is that the budget for the marketing plan or activity has not been defined or has been set to zero.
  Budget Distribution: There may be issues with how the budget is distributed across different periods or activities.
  Incorrect Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the marketing planning settings that prevent proper budget allocation.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify budget settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant marketing plan or activity in SAP.
  Verify that a budget has been defined and that it is greater than zero.
  If the budget is indeed set to zero, you will need to update it with the appropriate amount.
  
  
  
  Budget Distribution:
  
  Ensure that the budget is correctly distributed across the required periods or activities.
  If you are using a budget distribution method, check that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to marketing planning and budget management.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for budget allocation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget settings.
  If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator to request access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on budget management in the CRM Marketing Planning module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the marketing plan or activity again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, or others related to marketing planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC126 error and successfully allocate a budget for your marketing activities in SAP.