How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_PF208 - Data source &1 is not type "External List Management".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Data source &1 is not type "External List Management".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF208 - Data source &1 is not type "External List Management". ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF208 indicates that the data source you are trying to use is not of the type "External List Management." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when working with marketing functions, particularly when trying to manage external lists for marketing campaigns.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The data source you are trying to access or manipulate is not configured as an "External List Management" type.
  There may be a mismatch in the expected data source type for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  The data source might be incorrectly set up in the system or not activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to check the details of the data source.
  Ensure that the data source is indeed configured as an "External List Management" type. You can do this by checking the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Type:
  
  If you have access to the customizing settings, navigate to the relevant section for marketing and check the data source types.
  Ensure that the data source you are using is correctly defined and activated as an "External List Management" data source.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Data Source:
  
  If the data source is not set up correctly, you may need to create a new data source or modify the existing one to ensure it meets the requirements for external list management.
  Use transaction CRMD_ORDER to create or modify the data source.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring external list management and the specific requirements for data sources.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the data source settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, SPRO, and others related to marketing and data management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.