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Message type: E = Error
Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Material Replication Services Implementation
Message number: 016
Message text: Duplicate entries for country &1 under purchase tax classification
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MDG_BS_MAT_SI016
- Duplicate entries for country &1 under purchase tax classification ?The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI016 indicates that there are duplicate entries for a specific country under the purchase tax classification in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a material master record, and the system detects that there are multiple entries for the same country in the tax classification fields.
Cause:
- Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are multiple entries for the same country in the purchase tax classification section of the material master data. This can happen if the data was incorrectly entered or imported.
- Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were bulk uploads, it is possible that duplicates were introduced during this process.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the tax classification settings that allow for duplicate entries.
Solution:
Check Existing Entries:
- Go to the material master data for the affected material and check the purchase tax classification section.
- Look for duplicate entries for the specified country.
Remove Duplicates:
- If duplicates are found, remove the unnecessary entries, ensuring that only one entry for the country remains.
- Save the changes and try to process the material master record again.
Data Validation:
- Implement data validation checks to prevent duplicate entries in the future. This can include setting up validation rules in the MDG system.
Review Data Migration Processes:
- If the issue arose from a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it includes checks for duplicates before data is loaded into the system.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that might be causing this issue.
Related Information:
MM02
(Change Material) or MM03
(Display Material) to view and edit material master data.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.
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