How To Fix SDME_OBJ423 - Attribute &1 is already in the attribute group

SDME_OBJ423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_OBJ - DME: Maintenance Object Messages

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Attribute &1 is already in the attribute group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_OBJ423 - Attribute &1 is already in the attribute group ?

  The SAP error message SDME_OBJ423 indicates that there is an issue with attribute management in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or SAP Data Management. Specifically, the error message states that the attribute you are trying to add or modify is already part of the specified attribute group.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that you are attempting to add an attribute to an attribute group that already contains that attribute. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The attribute has already been defined in the attribute group, either by mistake or due to a misunderstanding of the existing configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or attribute group setup that leads to this conflict.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data or attributes from another system, duplicates may arise during the import process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDME_OBJ423 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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