How To Fix MDG_ID_MATCH_UI_BS016 - IDs mapped to the added ID &1 are also added

MDG_ID_MATCH_UI_BS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ID_MATCH_UI_BS - Message Class for ID MATCHING UI

• Message number: 016

• Message text: IDs mapped to the added ID &1 are also added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_UI_BS016 - IDs mapped to the added ID &1 are also added ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_UI_BS016 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an attempt to add an ID that is already associated with another entity or record. This error indicates that the ID you are trying to add is already mapped to another ID, which leads to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the ID you are trying to add is already in use or mapped to another entity in the system. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to create or update a master data record (like a business partner, material, etc.) and the ID you are using is already assigned to another record.
  There are duplicate entries in the system that are causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings:
  
  Review the existing mappings in the system to see which entity is currently using the