How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS016 - Enter a valid time unit; information not saved (&)

CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS - Marketing Planner Defaults

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a valid time unit; information not saved (&)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid time unit.

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 your entry or use the input help to select another time unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS016 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS016 indicates that there is an issue with the time unit entered in a marketing planning transaction. This error typically occurs when the system expects a valid time unit (like days, weeks, months, etc.) but receives an invalid or empty value instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Unit: The time unit entered in the relevant field is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or using a unit that is not configured in the system.
  Empty Field: The field for the time unit may be left blank, which is not acceptable for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of time units in the system, leading to the system not recognizing valid entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the time unit you are entering is valid. Common time units include:
  
  Days (D)
  Weeks (W)
  Months (M)
  Years (Y)
  
  Make sure you are using the correct abbreviation or full