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

CRM_MKTTG_IL011 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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