How To Fix MDC_HDB_MTC030 - Source and target match configurations cannot be the same

MDC_HDB_MTC030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_HDB_MTC - Message class for master data consolidation matching

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Source and target match configurations cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC030 - Source and target match configurations cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC030, which states "Source and target match configurations cannot be the same," typically occurs in the context of data replication or data transfer processes within SAP HANA, particularly when using the Multi-Target Data Replication (MDC) feature.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the source and target configurations for a data transfer or replication process are identical. In other words, the system is trying to replicate data from a source to a target that is configured in the same way, which is not allowed. This can happen if:
  
  The same database or schema is mistakenly set as both the source and target.
  There is a misconfiguration in the data transfer settings.
  The replication job is incorrectly defined, leading to a conflict in the source and target definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the source and target configurations in your data replication setup. Ensure that they are