How To Fix CRMC_MKTPL030 - Select a type that has been assigned to category '&1' or to no category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMC_MKTPL - Customizing Marketing Planning

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Select a type that has been assigned to category '&1' or to no category

What causes this issue?

The type that you selected currently belongs to a category other than
the stated category.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only assign expense types to types that have been assigned to
the stated category or that have not been assigned to any category.
To find out whether a type has a category, and if so, which is its
category, check the <LS>Category</> field in the details of the type in
<ZH>Define Types/Objectives/Tactics</> in Customizing for Customer
Relationship Management under Marketing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMC_MKTPL030 - Select a type that has been assigned to category '&1' or to no category ?

  The SAP error message CRMC_MKTPL030 typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when working with marketing plans or campaigns. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of marketing object that is either not assigned to the specified category or is not assigned to any category at all.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Type Selection: The type you are trying to select is not linked to the category you are working with.
  Missing Assignments: The type may not have been assigned to any category in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of marketing types and categories in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Type and Category Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for marketing types and categories in SAP.
  Ensure that the type you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the appropriate category.
  
  
  
  Assign Type to Category:
  
  If the type is not assigned to any category, you will need to assign it. This can usually be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for marketing planning and ensure that the type is linked to the correct category.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Type:
  
  If you are unsure about the types available, check the list of marketing types that are valid for the category you are working with. You may need to select a different type that is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to marketing planning to understand the relationships between types and categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the assignments and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or CRMD_ORDER (for managing marketing documents) to navigate through the settings.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can usually be found under the path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Customer Relationship Management -> Marketing -> Marketing Planning -> Define Marketing Types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to marketing types and categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRMC_MKTPL030 error and continue with your marketing planning activities in SAP.