How To Fix MC_MDG_BS_DRAW003 - Document &1 already exists

MC_MDG_BS_DRAW003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC_MDG_BS_DRAW - Message Class for draw (documents)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC_MDG_BS_DRAW003 - Document &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MC_MDG_BS_DRAW003 indicates that a document with the specified identifier (in this case, &1) already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or replicate a document that is already present in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document: The most common cause of this error is that the document you are trying to create or replicate already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly deleted or a concurrent process attempting to create the same document.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the creation of a document with the same identifier.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may allow for duplicate entries, but the specific transaction or process you are using does not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Document: Before attempting to