How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_IL051 - Error during import: Business partner &1 is not in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Error during import: Business partner &1 is not in the system

What causes this issue?

You have uploaded a list of business partners and want to save it as a
target group. Business partner &V1& does not exist in the system and was
therefore not included in the target group.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether all business partner numbers in your .csv file exist in
the CRM system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_IL051 - Error during import: Business partner &1 is not in the system ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_IL051 indicates that there is an issue during the import process related to a business partner that is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to import data related to marketing or business partner information.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) referenced in the import data does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The business partner not being created in the system.
  The business partner being deleted or archived.
  A mismatch in the business partner ID or number format.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being imported, such as incorrect references or data corruption.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence:
  
  Check if the business partner ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., transaction code BP) and searching for the ID.
  If the business partner does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If the business partner exists but the ID is incorrect in the import data, correct the data source to ensure it references the correct business partner ID.
  Ensure that the data being imported is consistent and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate business partner data.
  
  
  
  Review Import Process:
  
  If you are using a specific import tool or program, review the configuration and mapping settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, SLG1 for application logs, and any specific transaction codes related to the import process you are using.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CRM_MKTTG_IL051 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific import process you are using to ensure compliance with data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.