How To Fix CRM_MKTPROF005 - Profile & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPROF - CRM Marketing: Online Profile Maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Profile & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPROF005 - Profile & already exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPROF005 indicates that a marketing profile with the specified name already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new marketing profile with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the marketing profile you are trying to create has a name that duplicates an existing profile. In SAP CRM, marketing profiles are unique identifiers, and the system does not allow the creation of two profiles with the same name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or area in SAP where marketing profiles are managed (e.g., using transaction code CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H).
  Search for the marketing profile using the name you intended to use. If it exists, you can either modify it or choose a different name for your new profile.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Profile:
  
  If you want to