How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_TGRP001 - The target group "&1" either does not exist or is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_TGRP - Target Group as Planning Customer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The target group "&1" either does not exist or is not valid

What causes this issue?

The description entered for a target group as planning account is not
valid for one of the following reasons:
No existing target group has this description
The target group is not active
The target group does not have the correct category

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?

Use the input help to select a valid target group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_TGRP001 - The target group "&1" either does not exist or is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_TGRP001 indicates that the target group specified (denoted by &1) either does not exist in the system or is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when working with marketing functions, such as creating or managing target groups.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Target Group: The target group ID you are trying to use may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the target group has been deleted.
  Inactive Target Group: The target group may exist but is marked as inactive or not valid for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target group.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the target group from being recognized.
  Incorrect Context: The target group