How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_LAMA001 - Conversion from external to internal material failed

MDG_BS_MAT_LAMA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_LAMA -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Conversion from external to internal material failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_LAMA001 - Conversion from external to internal material failed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_LAMA001 indicates that there was a failure in converting an external material number to an internal material number in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management. This error typically occurs during the data import or data replication process when the system is unable to find a corresponding internal material number for the provided external material number.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The external material number provided does not exist in the system, meaning there is no corresponding internal material number.
  Incorrect External Material Number: The external material number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a failure in the conversion process.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between MDG and the ERP system).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that affect how external material numbers are mapped to internal material numbers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may