How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_EAI261 - Product &1 contains effective dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_EAI - Marketing Planner Object Upload Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Product &1 contains effective dates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI261 - Product &1 contains effective dates ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI261 indicates that the product you are trying to work with has effective dates defined, which may be causing issues in the context of marketing planning or other related processes. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a product to be valid for the current date or does not account for the effective date range of the product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Effective Dates Defined: The product has specific start and end dates that determine its validity. If the current date does not fall within this range, the system will throw this error.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the effective dates are not aligned with the current marketing planning activities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the CRM system that do not properly handle products with effective dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Effective Dates: Verify the effective dates of the product in question. Ensure that the current