How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC132 - Enter a common attribute for the BP Attribute allocation method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC - Message Marketing Planning Allocation

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Enter a common attribute for the BP Attribute allocation method

What causes this issue?

There is no field for the business partner attribute defined in the
business partner profile table specified in the IMG activity General
Settings'.

System Response

The system could not find a field for the business partner attribute
defined in the business partner profile table. Allocation results for
this product will not be calculated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator to create an additional field in the
business partner profile table specified in the IMG activity General
Settings. The field name has to be the same as the business partner
attribute specified for the business partner attribute method.

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_ALLOC132 - Enter a common attribute for the BP Attribute allocation method ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC132 typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) attribute allocation in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that a common attribute must be specified for the Business Partner attribute allocation method.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to allocate attributes to a Business Partner without specifying a common attribute. In the context of SAP CRM, attributes are used to define characteristics of business partners, and the allocation method requires a common attribute to be defined for the allocation process to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you specify a common attribute for the Business Partner attribute allocation method. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Attribute Allocation Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP CRM system and navigate to the configuration settings for Business Partner attributes.
  
  
  
  Define Common Attributes:
  
  Ensure that you have defined the necessary common attributes that can be used for the