How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR002 - CR type &1, step &2: Conflicting settings for entity &3, attribute &4

MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR - Messages for WF/CR

• Message number: 002

• Message text: CR type &1, step &2: Conflicting settings for entity &3, attribute &4

What causes this issue?

For this combination of change request type, workflow step number, and
attribute, the reuse area checks are active but the field properties are
not set to Standard. As the reuse area checks also check whether a field
is required, these settings are inconsistent.

System Response

These settings cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings by deactivating the reuse area checks or by setting
the field properties to Standard.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR002 - CR type &1, step &2: Conflicting settings for entity &3, attribute &4 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR002 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) workflows, particularly when dealing with material master data. This error indicates that there are conflicting settings for a specific entity and attribute during a change request (CR) process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by conflicting configurations or settings in the MDG system for the specified entity and attribute. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed in the change request may have inconsistencies or conflicts with existing data or settings in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be conflicting settings in the MDG configuration for the entity or attribute in question. This could involve validation rules, field settings, or other configuration parameters.
  Workflow Settings: The workflow settings for the change request may not align with the data being processed, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for