How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK018 - Company code &1 already exists

MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK - MDG: messages for check of supplier data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Company code &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK018 - Company code &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_CHECK018 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a company code in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, but the specified company code already exists in the system. This error typically arises during the creation or update of business partner data, particularly when dealing with supplier or customer master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the company code you are trying to create or assign already exists in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or if there are batch uploads, duplicates may inadvertently be created.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same company code that is already present in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Company Codes: Before creating a new company code, verify if the company code already exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g.,