How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_PF201 - GUID of profile is initial

CRM_MKTTG_PF201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: GUID of profile is initial

What causes this issue?

You want to create a target group for a profile using a background job.
The GUID of the profile specified is however blank.

System Response

No target group can be created because no profile was transferred.

How to fix this error?

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

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_PF201 - GUID of profile is initial ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_MKTTG_PF201 GUID of profile is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue related to marketing profiles or marketing attributes. This error indicates that the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of a marketing profile is not set or is empty, which is required for the system to process marketing activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile Assignment: The marketing profile may not be assigned correctly to the relevant business object (e.g., a customer or campaign).
  Profile Deletion: The marketing profile that was previously assigned may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that store marketing profile information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of marketing profiles in the CRM system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Assignment:
  
  Verify that the marketing profile is correctly assigned to the relevant