How To Fix CRM_MKTPR256 - Rule comparison: Dependent product &1 does not exist in new rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Rule comparison: Dependent product &1 does not exist in new rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPR256 - Rule comparison: Dependent product &1 does not exist in new rule ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPR256 indicates that there is an issue with a marketing rule in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, the error states that a dependent product referenced in the marketing rule does not exist in the new rule being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Dependent Product: The dependent product that is referenced in the marketing rule is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Rule 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the marketing rule setup, such as incorrect references to products or rules that have been deleted or modified.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there have been recent changes to product data or marketing rules, the system may not have been updated correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Existence:
  
  Verify that the dependent product (indicated by &1 in the error