How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_TMPL004 - Enter a reference start date for the assigned transaction template

CRM_MKTPL_TMPL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_TMPL - Messages for Assigning Transaction Templates

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a reference start date for the assigned transaction template

What causes this issue?

For one of the business transaction templates that are assigned to the
marketing element being processed, no reference date is specified for
the start date for the business transaction to be created.

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?

For all business transaction templates that are assigned to the
marketing element being processed, specify an allowed reference date for
the start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_TMPL004 - Enter a reference start date for the assigned transaction template ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_TMPL004 indicates that a reference start date is required for the assigned transaction template in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a marketing plan or campaign that uses a transaction template, but the necessary date information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a reference start date in the transaction template that you are trying to use. The reference start date is essential for defining the timeline of the marketing activities associated with the template.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a reference start date is assigned to the transaction template. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction Template:
  
  Navigate to the transaction template that you are trying to use in the CRM system.
  
  
  
  Edit the Template:
  
  Open the transaction template for editing. This can usually be done