How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_IL011 - Target group creation with profile '&' is only possible via a job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_IL - CRM Marketing: Messages Interaction Layer

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Target group creation with profile '&' is only possible via a job

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to create a target group for a profile that is based
on an ELM data source.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make the selection in a job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_IL011 - Target group creation with profile '&' is only possible via a job ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_IL011 indicates that the creation of a target group using a specific profile cannot be performed immediately and must be executed as a background job. This is a common scenario in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with large datasets or complex processing that requires more resources than what is available in a dialog session.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the target group creation process is resource-intensive and is designed to run in the background to avoid performance issues in the system. The system restricts immediate execution to ensure that it does not impact the user experience or system performance.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create the target group as a background job. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction Code:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code for creating a target group (e.g., CRMD_ORDER or the specific transaction you are using).
  
  
  
  Create a Background Job:
  
  Instead of executing the target group creation immediately, you can schedule it as a background job.
  Use transaction code SM37 to monitor jobs or SM36 to create a new job.
  In SM36, enter a job name and specify the job step to execute the target group creation program (you may need to find the specific program name related to your target group creation).
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  Set the job to run immediately or at a scheduled time that suits your needs.
  Save the job and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Monitor the Job:
  
  After scheduling, you can monitor the job's progress and check for any errors in SM37.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Considerations: Running resource-intensive processes in the background helps maintain system performance and user experience.
  Job Scheduling: Familiarize yourself with job scheduling in SAP, including how to set up job variants and manage job execution.
  Error Logs: If the job fails, check the job log for detailed error messages that can help diagnose any issues that arise during execution.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on target group creation and background job processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to successfully create the target group without encountering the error message again.