How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_PF_SEL_IS018 - Attribute POS is not filled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_PF_SEL_IS - CRM Marketing: Messages for Profiles - Reading of Infosets

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Attribute POS is not filled.

What causes this issue?

The method BUILD_FIELDLIST for the implementation of the BAdI
CRM_MKTLIST_BW_FIELD delivers inconsistent values. If <item> is entered
for attribute TYPE, then attribute POS must be filled with a positive
value.
This is not the case for field &V1&.

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?

Correct the active BAdI implementation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF_SEL_IS018 - Attribute POS is not filled. ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_MKTTG_PF_SEL_IS018 Attribute POS is not filled" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when working with marketing functions, particularly in the area of campaign management or segmentation.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the attribute "POS" (Point of Sale) is expected to be filled or populated in the context of the operation you are trying to perform, but it is currently empty or not provided. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The POS attribute may not have been populated in the relevant master data or transactional data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the marketing attributes or the data model.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the POS attribute is being pulled may not be correctly set up or may not contain the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Population:
  
  Verify that the POS attribute is populated in the relevant master data (e.g., customer master, product master) or transactional data.
  If the POS attribute is supposed to be filled based on certain conditions, ensure those conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for marketing attributes in the SAP CRM system. Ensure that the POS attribute is correctly defined and linked to the relevant data sources.
  If you are using custom attributes, ensure that they are properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification:
  
  Ensure that the data source from which the POS attribute is being derived is correctly set up and contains the necessary data.
  If you are using a data extraction process (e.g., from SAP BW), ensure that the extraction is working correctly and that the data is being loaded as expected.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. You may want to run a report or transaction that utilizes the POS attribute to confirm that it is now populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that may help you navigate to the areas where you can check or update the POS attribute (e.g., transaction codes for master data maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates 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 root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.