How To Fix CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP017 - Target group is to be selected in the background

CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Target group is to be selected in the background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP017 - Target group is to be selected in the background ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP017 indicates that a target group must be selected in the background for a specific operation, typically related to marketing or campaign management in SAP CRM. This error often arises when trying to execute a marketing campaign or when working with target groups in the CRM system.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Target Group Selection: The user has not selected a target group for the operation being performed.
  Background Processing Requirement: The operation requires that the target group be processed in the background, but it has not been set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the target group.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that are not set up correctly, preventing the selection of the target group.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Target Group: Ensure