How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS029 - Cannot copy; planning account/sales area already has default data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS - Marketing Planner Defaults

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot copy; planning account/sales area already has default data

The target combination of planning account and sales area already
contains default data.
This data cannot be overwritten.
If you still want to copy data to this combination of planning account
and sales area, first delete the existing data stored in this
combination of planning account and sales area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS029 - Cannot copy; planning account/sales area already has default data ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_DEFAULTS029 indicates that there is an attempt to copy default data for a planning account or sales area that already has existing default data. This typically occurs in the context of marketing planning or sales planning within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to copy default data (like marketing plans, sales plans, etc.) to a planning account or sales area that already has default data defined.
  The system does not allow overwriting existing default data to prevent data loss or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Existing Default Data:
  
  Navigate to the planning account or sales area in question and check if there is already default data present.
  If there is existing data that you no longer need, you may delete or modify it before attempting to copy new default data.
  
  
  
  Modify the Copy Process:
  
  If you need to keep the existing default data, consider modifying your copy process to append or update the existing data instead of trying to overwrite it.
  
  
  
  Use Different Planning Account/Sales Area:
  
  If applicable, you can choose a different planning account or sales area that does not have existing default data to copy the new data into.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to marketing planning or sales planning for specific instructions on handling default data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that pertain to marketing and sales planning, such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, etc.
  Customization: If your organization has customized the CRM system, check with your SAP Basis or development team to see if there are any specific configurations that might affect default data handling.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete default data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP CRM.