How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC111 - Invalid data element for TREX attribute in 'Business Partner' field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC - CRM Marketing: Messages Application Log

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Invalid data element for TREX attribute in 'Business Partner' field

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

GUID of a business partner in CHAR32-format.
corresponds to the TREX attribute type 'S' (String) and represents the
of the data source at hand that, from the data type point of view,
Assign, to the <LS>Business Partner</> field, one of the TREX attributes

How to fix this error?

can the system create the corresponding TREX index.
The system can neither save the data source you are trying to create nor

System Response

<LS>Business Partner</> field (&V2&) is invalid.
The data element (&V1&) for the TREX attribute specified in the

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC111 - Invalid data element for TREX attribute in 'Business Partner' field ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC111 indicates that there is an issue with the data element for a TREX (Text Retrieval and Information Extraction) attribute in the context of the 'Business Partner' field. This error typically arises in the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system when there is a mismatch or an invalid configuration related to the data elements used for indexing or searching business partner information.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Element: The data element associated with the TREX attribute may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the TREX system or the data source that is being used for the business partner.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field in the database may not match the expected data type for the TREX attribute.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The business partner data may be incomplete or missing required fields that are necessary for TREX indexing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the data element associated with the TREX attribute for the 'Business Partner' field.
  Ensure that the data element is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review TREX Configuration:
  
  Check the TREX configuration in the SAP system. You can use transaction code TREX_ADMIN to access the TREX administration tools.
  Ensure that the TREX system is properly configured to index the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Verify that the data types of the fields in the database match the expected data types for the TREX attributes. If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the data types accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the business partner data to ensure that all required fields are populated and that there are no missing or invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or data, you may need to re-index the business partner data in TREX. This can usually be done through the TREX administration tools.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the TREX documentation provided by SAP for understanding how it integrates with CRM and how to troubleshoot common issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC111 error in your SAP system.