How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS020 - Enter a valid buying pattern type; information not saved (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS - Marketing Planner Defaults

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a valid buying pattern type; information not saved (&)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid buying pattern type.

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 buying pattern
type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS020 - Enter a valid buying pattern type; information not saved (&) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS020 indicates that there is an issue with the buying pattern type being entered in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of marketing planning or when working with marketing attributes in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  An invalid or non-existent buying pattern type is entered in the relevant field.
  The buying pattern type may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected input format and the actual input.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the buying pattern types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity of Buying Pattern Type:
  
  Ensure that the buying pattern type you are trying to enter is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Define or Update Buying