How To Fix USMD1A218 - User &1 has already selected the key &3 for &2

USMD1A218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 218

• Message text: User &1 has already selected the key &3 for &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system resets the key to &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A218 - User &1 has already selected the key &3 for &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A218 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error indicates that a user is attempting to select a key (such as a business partner, material, or customer) that has already been selected by another user in the same session or transaction. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error usually arises when multiple users are trying to edit or select the same key simultaneously.
  Session Management: The system may not be properly managing user sessions, leading to conflicts when users try to access the same data.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user has locked a particular key, other users will be unable to select it until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Sessions: Verify if another user is currently editing the same key. If so, you may need to wait until they finish their session.
  Release Locks: If you