How To Fix MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG013 - Material & exist in active area; overwrite not allowed; Material rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG - Message class for Loader

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material & exist in active area; overwrite not allowed; Material rejected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG013 - Material & exist in active area; overwrite not allowed; Material rejected ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG013 indicates that a material you are trying to load or update in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system already exists in the active area, and the system does not allow overwriting of this material. This typically occurs during the material data load process when the system detects that the material is already active and has existing data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Already Exists: The material you are trying to create or update is already present in the active area of the MDG system.
  Data Governance Rules: The MDG configuration may have rules that prevent overwriting existing materials to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Load Process: The data load process may not be correctly configured to handle existing materials, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify if the material indeed exists in the active area. You can do this by searching for the material in the MDG application.
  Update Instead of Create: If the material exists and you need to update it, ensure that you are using the correct process to update the material rather than trying to create it again.
  Review Data Load Configuration: Check the configuration of the data load process to ensure it is set up to handle existing materials appropriately. This may involve adjusting settings to allow updates or overwrites if that is acceptable for your business process.
  Consult MDG Configuration: If you have access, consult with your MDG configuration team to understand the rules in place regarding material overwrites and whether they can be adjusted.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to manage such scenarios gracefully, possibly by logging the error and skipping the problematic entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in MDG related to material management can provide insights into why this error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling material data loads.
  Documentation: Review the SAP MDG documentation for best practices on material data management and loading processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your material data in the MDG system.