How To Fix MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG025 - Material &1 exist in active area; Material overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG - Message class for Loader

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Material &1 exist in active area; Material overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG025 - Material &1 exist in active area; Material overwritten ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG025 indicates that a material with the same identifier already exists in the active area of the Material Master in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This means that when you are trying to load or create a material, the system has detected that a material with the same key (e.g., Material Number) is already present, and as a result, the new material data is overwriting the existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The material number you are trying to create or load already exists in the system.
  Data Load Process: During the data load process, the system checks for existing records, and if it finds a match, it will overwrite the existing record with the new data.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the MDG configuration may allow for overwriting existing records without prompting for confirmation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Material: Before loading new material data, check if the material number already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or using the Material Master reports.
  
  
  Modify Data Load: If you do not want to overwrite existing materials, you may need to adjust your data load process to either:
  
  Skip existing materials.
  Update only specific fields instead of overwriting the entire record.
  Use a different material number if the existing one should not be changed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If overwriting is not desired behavior, review the MDG configuration settings related to material data loading. You may need to adjust the settings to prevent overwriting existing records.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to catch such errors and log them for review. This can help in identifying and resolving issues before they affect the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling material data in MDG.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in MDG for material management can help in preventing such issues.
  Data Governance Policies: Establishing clear data governance policies can help in managing material data effectively and avoiding duplicates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling material data in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your material data more effectively in SAP MDG.