How To Fix UGMD623 - Original data for characteristic &1 is in BW; copying is not purposeful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Original data for characteristic &1 is in BW; copying is not purposeful

What causes this issue?

This report should only be used to copy hierarchies for characteristics
for which the primary storage location is in the tables in the Master
Data Framework. This is the case if a characteristic is registered in at
least one SEM-BCS data basis, for example.
This is <ZH>not</> the case for characteristic &v1&. The original data
for this characteristic is outside the Master Data Framework.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Copy the original data for the hierarchies of characteristic &v1& in its
primary storage location, for example, in the BW system with
<DS:TRAN.RSH1>transaction RSH1</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD623 - Original data for characteristic &1 is in BW; copying is not purposeful ?

  The SAP error message UGMD623 indicates that there is an issue with the data being copied from the BW (Business Warehouse) system to the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the original data for the characteristic in question is already present in the BW system, and therefore, copying it again is not necessary or purposeful.
  Cause:
  
  Data Redundancy: The characteristic data you are trying to copy already exists in the BW system, leading to redundancy.
  Incorrect Data Flow: The data flow or extraction process may be incorrectly configured, causing the system to attempt to copy data that is already available.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may be set up in a way that it does not allow for the copying of data that already exists in BW.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify the configuration of the data source in BW. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is not duplicating data unnecessarily.
  Review Data Flow: Analyze the data flow from BW to the SAP system. Make sure that the extraction and loading processes are correctly defined to avoid redundancy.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in BW to ensure that there are no discrepancies or issues that could lead to this error.
  Adjust Copying Logic: If the copying logic is not required, consider adjusting the logic to skip copying data that already exists in BW.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines on handling this error message, as it may provide additional insights or steps tailored to your specific SAP version or configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  BW Data Management: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data management in BW, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UGMD623 error and implement a suitable solution.