How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_MGR212 - There are no business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_MGR - CRM Marketing: Messages Master Groups

• Message number: 212

• Message text: There are no business partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_MGR212 - There are no business partners ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_MGR212 indicates that there are no business partners available for the operation you are trying to perform in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises in scenarios related to marketing or campaign management where business partners (customers, leads, etc.) are required for the process.
  Causes:
  
  No Business Partners Created: There may be no business partners created in the system that meet the criteria for the operation you are attempting.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve business partners may be too restrictive, resulting in no matches.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing business partner data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partners.
  Inactive Business Partners: The business partners may exist but are marked as inactive or not relevant for the current operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Business Partner Creation: Verify that business partners have been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and checking for existing entries.
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using a specific selection criteria (like filters in a report or campaign), review and adjust these criteria to ensure they are not too restrictive.
  Data Synchronization: If your system is integrated with other systems, check for any synchronization issues. Ensure that data is being transferred correctly and that business partners are up to date.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access business partner data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Business Partner Status: Verify the status of the business partners. If they are inactive, you may need to reactivate them or create new active business partners.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and view business partners.
  Reports: You can run reports to check for existing business partners and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for CRM and marketing functionalities for more detailed information on managing business partners.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.