How To Fix MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK017 - Potential duplicates exist

MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Potential duplicates exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK017 - Potential duplicates exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK017 indicates that potential duplicate records have been identified during the data validation process in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a master data record, and the system detects that there are existing records that may be similar to the one you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the duplicate check mechanism in MDG identifies records that match certain criteria defined in the duplicate check configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Similar Data: The new or modified record has attributes that closely match those of existing records (e.g., similar names, addresses, or identification numbers).
  Configuration Settings: The duplicate check settings in MDG may be too broad or not properly configured, leading to false positives.
  Data Quality Issues: Existing records may have inconsistencies or errors that cause them to be flagged as duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the