How To Fix CRM_MKTPROF055 - A profile already exists with this valuation (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: A profile already exists with this valuation (&1)

What causes this issue?

The attribute values you have entered for this profile are identical to
those in profile &1. You cannot create profiles that are
identical for a given profile template.

System Response

The profile is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Change at least one of the attribute values in either the current
profile or profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPROF055 - A profile already exists with this valuation (&1) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPROF055 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a marketing profile in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, but a profile with the same valuation already exists. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new marketing profile or update an existing one, and the system detects a duplicate entry based on the valuation criteria specified.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Profile: The most common cause is that a marketing profile with the same valuation already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same valuation is inadvertently being used.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow multiple profiles with the same valuation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles: 
  
  Navigate to the marketing profile management area in SAP CRM and check for existing profiles that match the valuation you are trying to create or modify.
  If you find a profile with the same valuation, you may need to either modify that existing profile or choose a different valuation for the new profile.
  
  
  
  Modify the Valuation:
  
  If you need to create a new profile, consider changing the valuation to a unique one that does not conflict with existing profiles.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Existing Profiles:
  
  If the existing profile is no longer needed, you can delete or archive it to free up the valuation for new use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to marketing profiles to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing marketing profiles, such as CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify marketing profiles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your marketing profiles in SAP CRM.