How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_TGRP015 - Target group &1 is not unique. The system selects the first one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_TGRP - Target Group as Planning Customer

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Target group &1 is not unique. The system selects the first one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_TGRP015 - Target group &1 is not unique. The system selects the first one ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_TGRP015 indicates that there is a problem with the target group you are trying to use in your CRM system. Specifically, the message states that the target group identified by &1 is not unique, meaning that there are multiple target groups in the system that match the criteria you are using, and the system is defaulting to the first one it finds.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Target Groups: There are multiple target groups in the system with the same name or criteria, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to select the target group may not be specific enough, resulting in multiple matches.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with how target groups are defined or maintained in the system, leading to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the target group management area in your SAP CRM system.
  Search for the target group using the criteria you used when you encountered the error.
  Identify if there are multiple entries that match the same criteria.
  
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a selection screen or a report to select the target group, try to refine your selection criteria to ensure that it is specific enough to return a unique target group.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate target groups, consider modifying them to ensure they are unique or deleting the unnecessary duplicates if they are not needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for your specific version of SAP CRM to understand how target groups are defined and managed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to manage and view target groups.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify target groups in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.