How To Fix MDG_DT_UI011 - Data model with name &1 already exists; enter a different name

MDG_DT_UI011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_UI - Messages related to the Configuration Workbench UI

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Data model with name &1 already exists; enter a different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_UI011 - Data model with name &1 already exists; enter a different name ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_UI011 indicates that you are trying to create a data model in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) with a name that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to define a new data model using a name that is already in use, which violates the uniqueness constraint for data model names.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the data model name you are trying to use is already taken by another existing data model in the system. Each data model in SAP MDG must have a unique identifier to avoid conflicts and ensure proper data governance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data Models:
  
  Before creating a new data model, check the list of existing data models to see if the name you want to use is already in use. You can do this by navigating to