How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES028 - Check settings for Customizing activity 'Define Filter Search Tiles'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Check settings for Customizing activity 'Define Filter Search Tiles'

What causes this issue?

One of the following is true for the Customizing activity under
<LS>Customer Relationship Management > Marketing > Marketing Planning
and Campaign Management > Integrated Marketing Calendar > Define Role
Settings > Assign Filter Search Tiles</>:
No data is maintained for the business role of the logged on user
Tile description is not maintained in the logon language

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?

Assign filter search tile IDs that have to be available with this
business role
Maintain tile description in logon language

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES028 - Check settings for Customizing activity 'Define Filter Search Tiles' ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES028 indicates that there is an issue with the settings related to the customizing activity "Define Filter Search Tiles." This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configurations or when the settings are incomplete or incorrect.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The filter search tiles may not be properly defined in the customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the filter search tiles.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete entries in the customizing tables related to filter search tiles.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant path for defining filter search tiles. This is usually found under the section for the application area you are working with.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customizing activity. You may need to consult with your security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Entries:
  
  Look for any incomplete or incorrect entries in the customizing tables related to filter search tiles. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the settings were transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to filter search tiles.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11, and SE80 for customizing and development.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MCAL_MESSAGES028 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MCAL_MESSAGES028.