How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SET017 - An active target group has already been generated for profile set &1

CRM_MKTTG_SET017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SET - CRM Marketing: Messages Profile Set

• Message number: 017

• Message text: An active target group has already been generated for profile set &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SET017 - An active target group has already been generated for profile set &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SET017 indicates that an active target group has already been generated for the specified profile set. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when you attempt to generate a target group that already exists for the given profile set.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You try to create a new target group for a profile set that already has an active target group associated with it.
  The system prevents the creation of duplicate target groups to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in marketing activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Target Groups:
  
  Navigate to the target group management area in SAP CRM.
  Look for the existing target group associated with the profile set you are trying to use. You can do this by using transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to view existing target groups.
  
  
  
  Use the Existing Target Group:
  
  If an active