How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_PF012 - The attribute &2 copied in target group &1 may contain format errors

CRM_MKTTG_PF012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_PF - CRM Marketing: Messages on Profiles

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The attribute &2 copied in target group &1 may contain format errors

What causes this issue?

The attribute value for the attribute displayed could not converted
correctly, because, for Release 2.0C, it was stored in an unknown
format in the corresponding table.

System Response

Conversion is stopped. For the target group with the target group ID
specified in the short text, the attribute value was transferred to the
field SEL_LOW in table CRMD_MKTTG_PF_S as a whole string, together with
the set of the same name.

How to fix this error?

Check the attribute value and correct it manually if the it is not in
the correct format.
The set GUID can be selected from table CRMD_MKTTG_SET_H using the set
description.
The target group was specified by means of its target group ID. This ID
can be found in the long text (description) for the target group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF012 - The attribute &2 copied in target group &1 may contain format errors ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF012 indicates that there is a problem with the attribute being copied into a target group in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, it suggests that the attribute may contain format errors, which can prevent the successful execution of the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The attribute being copied may not conform to the expected data format. This could be due to incorrect data types, invalid characters, or data length exceeding the defined limits.
  Inconsistent Data: The source data might have inconsistencies or errors that are not compatible with the target group’s structure or requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the target group or the attribute definition that are not aligned, leading to format errors.
  Missing Attributes: If the attribute is expected to be present in the target group but is missing or incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the data