How To Fix MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS016 - Object identifier type &1 still exists for ID value &3

MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS - Messages belonging to Key Mapping

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Object identifier type &1 still exists for ID value &3

What causes this issue?

A Key Mapping Object should be enhanced with an additional Identifier
(Identifier Type &V1&, ID Value &V2&).
For the same Object an Identifier still exists with the same Identifier
Type (ID Value &V3&).

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

System Response

The process is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the existing Identifier for Identifier Type &V1& first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS016 - Object identifier type &1 still exists for ID value &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS016 indicates that there is an issue with the object identifier type specified in the message. Specifically, it suggests that the identifier type (&1) still exists for the ID value (&3). This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to match or validate identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Identifier: The error usually arises when you are trying to create or update a master data record, and the identifier type you are using already exists in the system for the specified ID value. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new record with an ID that is already in use.
  There is a mismatch in the identifier type being used for the ID value.
  The data being processed is not unique as required by the business rules.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as duplicate entries or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify