How To Fix CRM_TL016 - Starting target group must not appear in the list

CRM_TL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TL - Messages for Target Groups

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Starting target group must not appear in the list

What causes this issue?

You have specified the name of the target group to be split as the name
of a target group in which this group is to be split.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a name for the new target group that differs from the one for the
starting target group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TL016 - Starting target group must not appear in the list ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TL016 indicates that there is an issue with the target group you are trying to use in a particular transaction or process. Specifically, the error states that the "starting target group must not appear in the list," which typically means that the target group you are trying to use is already included in the list of target groups you are working with, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Target Group: The target group you are trying to set as the starting point is already included in the list of target groups you are processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the target group is not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the target group definitions or the way they are being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Target Group List: Review the list of target groups you are working