How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_TG201 - Target group &1 is locked by subsequent processing

CRM_MKTTG_TG201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Target group &1 is locked by subsequent processing

System Response

This target group is currently being used in follow-up processing (for
example generation of E-mails or activities). In this process, the
system processes all the business partners belonging to the target
group in a background job. Only once this job has finished processing
all the business partners in the target group can the status "Locked by
Follow-Up Processing" be reset.

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the background job and if it has stopped, restart
it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_TG201 - Target group &1 is locked by subsequent processing ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_MKTTG_TG201 Target group &1 is locked by subsequent processing" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when a target group is being accessed or modified while it is locked due to ongoing processing activities. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a target group is being used in a marketing campaign or is currently being processed by another user or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using or modifying the target group.
  Ongoing Processing: The target group is involved in a process that has not yet completed, such as a campaign execution or data extraction.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies, which can lead to this error if the target group is locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the target group is locked due to another user's activity, wait for a while and then try again.
  Check Lock