How To Fix CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP890 - Enter a variant name beginning with 1

CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Enter a variant name beginning with 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP890 - Enter a variant name beginning with 1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTGGRP_EXP890 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with marketing groups or campaigns. This error indicates that a variant name must begin with the digit "1".
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to create or modify a variant name for a marketing group or campaign that does not start with the required character. In this case, the system expects the variant name to start with "1" as part of its naming convention or validation rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Variant Name: Ensure that the variant name you are trying to enter starts with the digit "1". For example, instead of entering "MyVariant", you should enter "1MyVariant".
  
  
  Follow Naming Conventions: If there are specific naming conventions or guidelines provided by your organization or SAP documentation, make sure to adhere to those.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure