How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE201 - File with the same name &1 is already uploaded.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 201

• Message text: File with the same name &1 is already uploaded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE201 - File with the same name &1 is already uploaded. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE201 indicates that there is an attempt to upload a file with a name that already exists in the system. This typically occurs during data exchange processes, such as when uploading master data or transactional data files.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate File Name: The file you are trying to upload has the same name as a file that has already been uploaded to the system.
  Incomplete Previous Upload: A previous upload may not have been completed successfully, leaving the file in a state that prevents new uploads with the same name.
  File Management Settings: The system may have settings that prevent overwriting existing files to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Rename the File: Change the name of the file you are trying to upload to something unique. This is the simplest solution if you do not need to keep