How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SDS070 - Relationship &1 is not valid for categories &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SDS - CRM Marketing: Messages Data Sources

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Relationship &1 is not valid for categories &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SDS070 - Relationship &1 is not valid for categories &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SDS070 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between marketing attributes or categories in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, it states that the relationship identified by &1 is not valid for the specified categories &2 and &3.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Relationship: The relationship you are trying to use does not exist or is not defined for the specified categories in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the marketing attributes or categories that prevents the relationship from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables that define relationships and categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationship Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP CRM and verify that the relationship &1 is correctly defined for the categories &2 and &3.
  Ensure that the relationship type is appropriate for the categories you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Category Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the marketing categories involved. Make sure that they are set up correctly and that the relationship is valid for those categories.
  You can do this by navigating to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and reviewing the marketing configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries related to the relationship and categories. Ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  You may need to run reports or queries to identify any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific relationship and categories you are working with. This can provide insights into any additional requirements or constraints.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for table data browsing.
  Tables: Look into tables related to marketing attributes and relationships, such as CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_RELAT to understand how relationships are stored and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may contain patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRM_MKTTG_SDS070 error in your SAP CRM system.