How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_TG074 - External attribute was not found in buffer

CRM_MKTTG_TG074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_TG - CRM Marketing: Messages Target Goups

• Message number: 074

• Message text: External attribute was not found in buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_TG074 - External attribute was not found in buffer ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_TG074 indicates that an external attribute was not found in the buffer during a marketing campaign or related process in SAP CRM. This error typically arises when the system is unable to locate a specific attribute that is expected to be present in the data buffer, which can occur for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The external attribute may not have been populated in the relevant data buffer, possibly due to incomplete data entry or a failure in data transfer.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the marketing attributes or the data model that prevents the system from recognizing the external attribute.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the attributes used in the marketing campaign, the system may not be updated to reflect these changes.
  Buffer Management: The buffer may not have been properly initialized or refreshed, leading to missing attributes.
  
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