How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_PF_SELECTI003 - Data source must be identical

CRM_MKTTG_PF_SELECTI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_PF_SELECTI - CRM Marketing: Messages for Target Group Selection

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Data source must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF_SELECTI003 - Data source must be identical ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF_SELECTI003 with the description "Data source must be identical" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an inconsistency in the data sources being used in a marketing campaign or a similar process. This error indicates that the system expects the data sources for the selection criteria to be the same, but they are not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Data Sources: The most common cause of this error is that the selection criteria for the marketing campaign or activity are referencing different data sources. For example, if one selection criterion is based on a customer master data source and another is based on a sales order data source, the system will throw this error.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the data sources have not been set up correctly in the marketing planning or campaign management settings.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may