How To Fix DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT004 - Object &1 with prefix &2 is found more then once

DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT - message class for dynamic maint event proc

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Object &1 with prefix &2 is found more then once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT004 - Object &1 with prefix &2 is found more then once ?

  The SAP error message DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT004 indicates that there is a duplicate object found in the system. Specifically, it states that an object with a certain prefix is found more than once, which can lead to issues in data management and processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the Master Data Management (MDM) system. This can occur due to:
  
  Data Import Issues: When importing data, if the same object is included multiple times, it can lead to duplicates.
  Incorrect Data Maintenance: Manual data entry or updates that do not check for existing records can create duplicates.
  Synchronization Problems: If data is being synchronized from multiple sources without proper checks, duplicates may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes or reports to identify the duplicate entries in the system. You can run queries to find objects with the same prefix.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Once duplicates are