How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SAF071 - Filter &1 is still in use and cannot be modified

CRM_MKTTG_SAF071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SAF - CRM Marketing: Messages Selection Attribute Filter

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Filter &1 is still in use and cannot be modified

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CRM_MKTTG_SAF071 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SAF071 indicates that a filter you are trying to modify is currently in use, which prevents any changes from being made to it. This is a common issue in SAP CRM when dealing with marketing and campaign management functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The filter you are attempting to modify is actively being used in a campaign, marketing plan, or another object.
  There may be ongoing processes or transactions that reference the filter, making it locked for modifications.
  The filter might be part of a scheduled job or report that is currently running.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the filter is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant campaign or marketing plan and checking if the filter is assigned there.
  Reviewing any active processes or jobs that might be using the filter.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove Usage: If the filter is in use:
  
  Temporarily