How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPPING016 - Entry for GTD &1 already existing (via Element &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPPING -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Entry for GTD &1 already existing (via Element &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING016 - Entry for GTD &1 already existing (via Element &2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING016 indicates that there is an attempt to create a value mapping entry for a specific Global Trade Data (GTD) element, but an entry for that combination already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with value mapping for GTD elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The specific value mapping entry you are trying to create already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was created either manually or through a data import process.
  Incorrect Data: There may be a misunderstanding or error in the data being entered, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the value mapping settings in the MDG system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the