How To Fix CRM_MKTPR012 - Check association rules; product & both leading and dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPR - CRM Marketing: Product Proposal CUD Products

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Check association rules; product & both leading and dependent

What causes this issue?

You want to define a <DS:GLOS.B590DB67B9F8D311A4910060B03C3B0E>product
association rule</> for cross-selling but have entered the same product
as both <DS:GLOS.411F66F998F9D311A4910060B03C3B0E>leading product</>
and <DS:GLOS.96C3750CA2F9D311A4910060B03C3B0E>dependent product</>.
You cannot link the same product in an association rule.

System Response

The product association rule cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that leading product and dependent product differ.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPR012 - Check association rules; product & both leading and dependent ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPR012 typically indicates an issue with the association rules in the context of product management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error occurs when there is a problem with the association between a product and its related products, particularly when both leading and dependent products are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Association Rules: The association rules that define the relationship between the leading product and its dependent products may not be properly defined or may be missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the product master data or in the association rules.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the products, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product hierarchy or association settings.
  Product Status: The status of the products involved may not allow for the association to be valid (e.g., one of the