How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP001 - Material &1 already exists

MDG_BS_MAT_SP001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Material &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP001 - Material &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP001 indicates that a material with the specified identifier (represented by &1) already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the material number you are trying to create or change already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are attempting to create a new material with a number that is already assigned to another material.
  There is a synchronization issue where the material was created in another system or by another user before your transaction was processed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect input data or a misunderstanding of the material number format.
  
  
  Data Replication Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP or other third-party systems), there may be replication issues leading to the same