How To Fix CRM_MKTPROF021 - First enter an attribute set

CRM_MKTPROF021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: First enter an attribute set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPROF021 - First enter an attribute set ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPROF021 typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when you are trying to create or modify a marketing profile or a similar object that requires an attribute set, but none has been defined or selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system expects an attribute set to be defined before proceeding with the operation. An attribute set is a collection of characteristics or properties that can be assigned to a marketing profile, and it is essential for the system to know which attributes to use for the profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that an attribute set is defined and assigned to the marketing profile you are working with. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Define an Attribute Set:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the CRM module).
  Go to the area where you can define or manage attribute sets