How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_MATGRP009 - Material group &1 description already exists in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_MATGRP - Master Data Processes ECC material group.

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Material group &1 description already exists in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_MATGRP009 - Material group &1 description already exists in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_MATGRP009 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a material group in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, but the description for that material group already exists in the specified language. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new material group with a description that is not unique within the specified language context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Description: The primary cause of this error is that the material group description you are trying to enter already exists in the system for the same language. SAP requires that each material group description be unique within the same language to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If you are migrating data or uploading material groups in bulk, there may be duplicates in the source data that are causing this error.
  Incorrect Language Setting: The language setting in the transaction or the data being