How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND508 - Plant group &1 not transferred to target system; delete duplicate sites

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Plant group &1 not transferred to target system; delete duplicate sites

What causes this issue?

The site group you are attempting to transfer has one or more duplicate
sites assigned to it.

System Response

The site group cannot be transferred to the target system.

How to fix this error?

Delete the duplicate site assignments in the master data maintenance, or
implement the BAdI IF_BADI_LOCHY_MULT_ASS (
<DS:SIMG.DMF_BADI_LOCHY_MULT_ASS>BAdI: Deletion of Duplicate Plant
Assignments from One Plant Group</>)

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 DMF_OUTBOUND508 - Plant group &1 not transferred to target system; delete duplicate sites ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND508 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of a plant group to a target system due to the presence of duplicate sites. This error typically occurs in the context of Data Migration Framework (DMF) or when using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for data replication.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the plant group you are trying to transfer already exists in the target system, leading to a conflict. This can happen if:
  
  There are duplicate entries for the same plant group in the source system.
  The target system already has a plant group with the same identifier or attributes.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the plant groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND508 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Check the source system for duplicate plant group entries. You can do this by running a report or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables (e.g., T001W for plant data).
  
  
  
  Delete or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, decide whether to delete the unnecessary entries or merge them if applicable. Ensure that you have a backup of the data before making any deletions.
  
  
  
  Check Target System:
  
  Verify if the target system already has the plant group. If it does, you may need to update the existing entry instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Transfer Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for data transfer in DMF or MDG. Ensure that the settings are correctly configured to handle duplicates.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Data Transfer:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, re-attempt the data transfer to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DMF and MDG for any specific guidelines or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16, SE11 (for data inspection), and DMF-related transactions for data migration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to DMF and plant group transfers.
  Data Governance: If using MDG, ensure that the data governance processes are in place to prevent duplicate entries in the future.
  Testing: After resolving the issue, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the data transfer works as expected without further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND508 error and successfully transfer the plant group to the target system.