How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_EAI020 - Calendar Unit &1 should be used with planning profile group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_EAI - Marketing Planner Object Upload Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Calendar Unit &1 should be used with planning profile group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI020 - Calendar Unit &1 should be used with planning profile group &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI020 indicates that there is a mismatch between the calendar unit and the planning profile group in the context of marketing planning. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a specific calendar unit (like days, weeks, months, etc.) that is not compatible with the selected planning profile group.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Calendar Unit and Planning Profile Group: The calendar unit you are trying to use is not defined or allowed for the selected planning profile group. Each planning profile group has specific calendar units that it supports.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the marketing planning settings where the calendar units and planning profile groups are not properly aligned.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a simple data entry error where the wrong calendar unit or planning profile group was selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for marketing planning in SAP.
  Verify the allowed calendar units for the selected planning profile group.
  Ensure that the calendar unit you are trying to use is included in the configuration for that planning profile group.
  
  
  
  Change Calendar Unit or Planning Profile Group:
  
  If the calendar unit is not compatible, consider changing it to one that is allowed for the selected planning profile group.
  Alternatively, if the planning profile group is not appropriate, select a different one that supports the desired calendar unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to marketing planning and configuration to understand the relationship between calendar units and planning profile groups.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for marketing planning.
  Customizing Settings: Look into the customizing settings for marketing planning under the relevant IMG (Implementation Guide) sections.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning profile groups and calendar units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.