How To Fix MDO_COMMON004 - The description with language code &1 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDO_COMMON - MDO messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The description with language code &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDO_COMMON004 - The description with language code &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message MDO_COMMON004 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a description in a specific language that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to add a new entry or update an existing one in a table that requires unique descriptions for each language.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry with a description in a language that already has an existing entry.
  The system enforces uniqueness for descriptions in the same language, and the entry you are trying to create or modify conflicts with an existing one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Review the existing entries in the relevant table or application where you are trying to add or modify the description. Look for entries that have the same language code as the one you are trying