How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SI004 - Long texts for &1 contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Material Replication Services Implementation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Long texts for &1 contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI004 - Long texts for &1 contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI004 indicates that there are issues with long texts associated with a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error suggests that the long texts for the material contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Duplicate Entries: The long text may have multiple entries that are identical, which is not allowed in the system.
  Invalid Data: The long text may contain characters or formats that are not acceptable according to the system's validation rules.
  Both Issues: It is possible that both duplicate entries and invalid data are present in the long text.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Long Texts:
  
  Navigate to the material in question and check the long texts associated with it.
  Look for any duplicate entries and remove them.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the long texts do not contain any invalid characters or formats. Check for special characters, excessive length, or any other constraints defined in your system.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to access and edit the material long texts.
  Alternatively, you can use MDG specific transactions if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Validation Rules:
  
  If your organization has implemented custom validation rules for long texts, ensure that the entries comply with these rules.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to save the material again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for any specific rules regarding long texts in materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration: Review the configuration settings in MDG related to long texts to ensure they are set up correctly.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to edit long texts in the MDG system.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the MDG_BS_MAT_SI004 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.