How To Fix CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP004 - Attributes and target groups cannot be linked in this way; see long text

CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP - CRM Marketing: Messages for Target Group Selection

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Attributes and target groups cannot be linked in this way; see long text

What causes this issue?

You attempted to combine target groups and attributes together under
the same profile template node, meaning that they would be linked as
<LS>and</> conditions.
However, you can only enter target groups as exclusion criteria.

How to fix this error?

To enter a target group, place your cursor on the <LS>Exclude target
groups</> node. All business partners belonging to this target group
are then excluded from the target group you are creating.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP004 - Attributes and target groups cannot be linked in this way; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP004 indicates that there is an issue with linking attributes to target groups in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when the system detects an inconsistency or an invalid configuration in the way attributes are being used to define target groups.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Attributes: The attributes you are trying to link to the target group may not be compatible with the target group definition.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the target group settings or the attributes themselves.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the attributes and the expected types in the target group may not match.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the linking operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Compatibility: Review the attributes you are trying to link and ensure they are compatible with the target group. Refer to the documentation for the specific attributes and target groups