How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL000 - Supplier &1 seems to be duplicate of supplier &2 (similarity &3%)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL - Messages for Business Partner Data Replication

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Supplier &1 seems to be duplicate of supplier &2 (similarity &3%)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL000 - Supplier &1 seems to be duplicate of supplier &2 (similarity &3%) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL000 indicates that during the data replication process in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP), the system has identified a potential duplicate supplier. The message specifies that the supplier with ID &1 appears to be a duplicate of another supplier with ID &2, with a similarity percentage of &3%. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Data Quality Issues: The supplier data being replicated may have similarities in key fields (like name, address, tax ID, etc.) that lead the system to flag them as duplicates.
  Configuration Settings: The duplicate check settings in the MDG system may be too lenient or too strict, causing valid entries to be flagged incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: Human errors during data entry can lead to similar or identical records being created for different suppliers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Duplicate Records:
  
  Check the details of both suppliers (ID &1 and ID &2) to understand why they are being flagged as duplicates.
  Analyze the fields that contribute to the similarity percentage.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If the records are indeed duplicates, decide which one to keep and merge the relevant data into a single supplier record.
  If they are not duplicates, you may need to correct the data in one or both records to ensure they are distinct.
  
  
  
  Adjust Duplicate Check Settings:
  
  Review and, if necessary, adjust the duplicate check configuration in the MDG system. This may involve changing the thresholds for similarity or modifying the fields that are considered during the duplicate check.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Engage with relevant business stakeholders to confirm the validity of the records and the actions to be taken.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the data replication process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling duplicate checks in MDG.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for duplicate checks in MDG, which can be found in the MDG customizing settings.
  Data Governance Policies: Ensure that your organization has clear data governance policies in place to minimize the occurrence of duplicate records in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and improve the quality of your supplier data in SAP MDG.