How To Fix MDP_BS_TRANSFORM020 - Folder already existing in the table are ignored

MDP_BS_TRANSFORM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_TRANSFORM - Message class for transformation tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Folder already existing in the table are ignored

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MDP_BS_TRANSFORM020 - Details

• The SAP error message MDP_BS_TRANSFORM020 indicates that during a data transformation process, the system has encountered a situation where a folder that is supposed to be created or processed already exists in the target table. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data migration, data replication, or when using the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The folder or entry that the system is trying to create already exists in the target table.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the data transformation or replication process may lead to this error.
  Process Logic: The logic defined in the transformation process may not account for existing entries, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data: Verify the target table to see if the folder or entry already exists. If it does, determine if it should