How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC137 - Allocation; start/end date not in the allowed range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC - Message Marketing Planning Allocation

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Allocation; start/end date not in the allowed range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC137 - Allocation; start/end date not in the allowed range ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC137 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of marketing plans or campaigns due to the start and end dates not falling within the allowed range. This error typically arises in the context of marketing planning and allocation processes in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Mismatch: The start and end dates specified for the allocation do not align with the valid date range defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The dates being outside the defined planning period.
  The dates being incorrectly entered or formatted.
  The marketing plan or campaign being inactive or not valid for the specified dates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the marketing planning module that restrict the date ranges for allocations.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the marketing plan or campaign may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid date ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Verify the start and end dates you have entered for the allocation. Ensure they are within the allowed range as defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Planning Period: Check the planning period settings in the system to ensure that the dates you are trying to use fall within this period.
  
  
  Validate Marketing Plan: Ensure that the marketing plan or campaign you are working with is active and valid for the specified dates. You may need to check the status of the marketing plan in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to marketing planning and allocations to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the allocation from being processed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that pertain to marketing planning and allocations, such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, or others related to marketing activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform allocations and that your user role is correctly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.