cannot create campaign in test account

[Mandy Xu]

Hi,

While logged into my Google Ads account as a test MCC account and created a test client account, but I couldn't find where it is. Once the client account created, I hit the Test Manager, there is only test account manager role shown. if I hit the red Test Account, it would jump to the https://developers.google.com/google-ads/api/docs/best-practices/test-accounts).

 

 

I'm seeking clarification on whether it is mandatory to connect my test account to a high-quality, real account to create a new test account. Is this a required procedure, or could it possibly be an error or bug? Your guidance on this matter would be appreciated.

To reproduce the issue, I follow these steps:

1. Create a new Google Ads Test Manager/MCC Account as per instructions (referencing: https://developers.google.com/google-ads/api/docs/best-practices/test-accounts).
2. Successfully create the Test Manager.
3. Attempt to add a new Test Client Account (via Accounts > Create new account), resulting in a message indicating the inability to proceed. Kindly provide advice.

For better comprehension, I've attached a screenshot illustrating our intended process.