How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA173 - Target group &1 cannot be used as a filter in segment &2

CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA - Messages for CRM Segment Builder BWA Access

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Target group &1 cannot be used as a filter in segment &2

What causes this issue?

Target groups cannot be used as a filter in a segment if any of the
following conditions apply:
The target group and the segment are found in the same segmentation
model.
The segmentation model for the target group uses a segmentation basis
that is derived from the segment.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA173 - Target group &1 cannot be used as a filter in segment &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SEG_BWA173 indicates that a specific target group cannot be used as a filter in a segment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when working with marketing segments and target groups.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Target Group Status: The target group you are trying to use may not be active or may not meet the criteria required for it to be used in the segment.
  Incompatibility: The target group may not be compatible with the segment definition. For example, it may not contain the necessary attributes or data that the segment requires.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the target group, such as missing or incorrect data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the target group in the segment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following