How To Fix CRM_MKTSC140 - Marketing project &1 cannot be added; it is not in the planning scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTSC - Scenario Planning: Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Marketing project &1 cannot be added; it is not in the planning scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTSC140 - Marketing project &1 cannot be added; it is not in the planning scope ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTSC140 indicates that a marketing project cannot be added because it is not included in the planning scope. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to manage marketing projects and campaigns.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Planning Scope Configuration: The marketing project you are trying to add is not part of the defined planning scope in the system. The planning scope determines which projects or campaigns can be managed within a specific marketing planning context.
  Project Status: The status of the marketing project may not allow it to be added to the planning scope. For example, if the project is in a status that does not permit it to be included in planning activities.
  Date Range: The marketing project may fall outside the date range defined in the planning scope, making it unavailable for addition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Scope:
  
  Go to the planning scope configuration in your SAP system.
  Verify that the marketing project you are trying to add is included in the planning scope.
  If it is not included, you may need to adjust the planning scope settings to include the project.
  
  
  
  Review Project Status:
  
  Check the status of the marketing project. Ensure that it is in a status that allows it to be added to the planning scope.
  If necessary, change the status of the project to one that permits it to be included.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the marketing project falls within the date range defined in the planning scope.
  If the project dates are outside the defined range, you may need to adjust the project dates or the planning scope dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to marketing project management and planning scope for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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 in SAP CRM that pertain to marketing project management, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing marketing projects.
  Customization: Depending on your organization's specific SAP configuration, the planning scope may have been customized. Understanding these customizations can help in troubleshooting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to add marketing projects to the planning scope.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully add the marketing project.