How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_EAI152 - Specify a number of market projects per bucket greater than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_EAI - Marketing Planner Object Upload Messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Specify a number of market projects per bucket greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI152 - Specify a number of market projects per bucket greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI152 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of market projects in the marketing planning module. Specifically, it suggests that the system requires you to specify a number of market projects per bucket that is greater than zero. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a marketing plan or project, and the system expects a valid number of market projects to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The marketing project configuration may not have been set up correctly, leading to a situation where the system does not recognize any market projects assigned to a specific bucket.
  Data Entry Error: When entering data for market projects, a user may have inadvertently left the number of projects per bucket as zero or blank.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incomplete master data related to market projects that prevents the system from processing the request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the marketing planning configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the market projects are properly defined and assigned to the relevant buckets.
  Make sure that the number of market projects per bucket is set to a value greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for the marketing plan or project. Ensure that you have specified a valid number of market projects for each bucket.
  If you are using a template or copying from another project, verify that the values are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if all necessary master data for market projects is available and correctly maintained in the system.
  If any master data is missing, create or update it as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up market projects and buckets in the marketing planning module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for managing marketing projects or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for accessing order administration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to create or modify marketing projects and plans.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP CRM and marketing planning.