How To Fix MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK002 - Duplicate exists with &1 similarity; you can proceed

MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Duplicate exists with &1 similarity; you can proceed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK002 - Duplicate exists with &1 similarity; you can proceed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK002 indicates that during a data validation process in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), a duplicate record has been detected. The message typically includes a similarity score (represented by &1), which indicates how similar the duplicate record is to the one being processed. This message is a warning rather than a critical error, meaning that you can proceed with the operation despite the duplicate being found.
  
  Cause:
  The cause of this error message is usually due to the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry: The user may have entered data that closely resembles existing records in the system, leading to a similarity match.
  Data Migration: During data migration or integration processes, duplicate records may inadvertently be created.
  Business Rules: The system is configured to check for duplicates based on specific business rules or criteria, which may include fields like name, address, or other identifiers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address the MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK002 message, you can consider the following