How To Fix MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG036 - Material & rejected as it is present in staging area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG - Message class for Loader

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Material & rejected as it is present in staging area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG036 - Material & rejected as it is present in staging area ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG036 indicates that a material has been rejected because it is present in the staging area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to load or activate a material that is already in the staging area, which is a temporary storage area for data that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Material Already in Staging Area: The material you are trying to load or activate is already present in the staging area, which means it is either being processed or has not been fully cleared from the staging area.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the material from being processed correctly.
  Pending Processes: There might be pending processes or workflows that are still active for the material in the staging area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Staging Area: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MDG_MAT or relevant reports to check the staging area for the material in question. Identify if the material is indeed present and what the status is.
  
  
  
  Clear Staging Area:
  
  If the material is stuck in the staging area, you may need to clear it. This can involve either completing the pending processes or manually removing the material from the staging area if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being loaded is complete and consistent. Check for any missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats that could cause the loading process to fail.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Material:
  
  After clearing the staging area and ensuring data consistency, attempt to reprocess the material. This may involve reloading the data or reactivating the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages or warnings that can provide additional context on why the material is in the staging area.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDG_MAT, MDG_MAT_LOADER, and SLG1 (for application logs).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to MDG and material loading issues that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP MDG documentation for best practices on data loading and handling materials in the staging area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the material in question.