How To Fix CRM_MKTPR231 - Rule &1 inconsistent: Confidence value &2 is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Rule &1 inconsistent: Confidence value &2 is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPR231 - Rule &1 inconsistent: Confidence value &2 is negative ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPR231 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the marketing planning data, specifically related to a negative confidence value for a marketing rule. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when working with marketing planning and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system encounters a marketing rule (denoted by &1) that has a confidence value (&2) that is negative. Confidence values are used to indicate the reliability or certainty of a particular marketing prediction or rule. A negative confidence value is logically inconsistent, as it does not make sense to have a negative measure of confidence.
  Possible Causes Include:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of marketing rules.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the system that lead to incorrect calculations or data handling.
  Inconsistent Data: Data from different sources may not be aligned, leading to erroneous