How To Fix MD662 - Imported component data is identical to available data

MD662 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Imported component data is identical to available data

What causes this issue?

Imported components data to change is identical to existing components
data and no changes are made.

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?

Please check your parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD662 - Imported component data is identical to available data ?

  The SAP error message MD662 ("Imported component data is identical to available data") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when you are trying to import or update component data for a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure, and the system detects that the data being imported is identical to what is already present in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The data you are trying to import is exactly the same as what is already stored in the system. This can happen if the import file has not been updated or if the same data is being processed multiple times.
  Incorrect Import Logic: The logic used to prepare the import data may not be correctly identifying changes or updates, leading to the same data being sent for import.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between systems (e.g., between a legacy system and SAP), it may