How To Fix USMD6021 - Variant &1 for the data transfer of data model &2 already exists


USMD6021 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

  • Message number: 021

  • Message text: Variant &1 for the data transfer of data model &2 already exists

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6021 - Variant &1 for the data transfer of data model &2 already exists ?
    The SAP error message USMD6021 indicates that there is an attempt to create or transfer a data model variant that already exists in the system. This typically occurs during data transfer processes in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a variant with the same name or identifier is already present.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the following scenarios: Duplicate Variant: A variant with the same name or identifier already exists for the specified data model. Incorrect Data Transfer: The data transfer process is trying to create a new variant instead of updating or using an existing one.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration or setup of the data model or variants.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Variants: Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you can view existing variants for the data model. Verify if the variant with the specified name already exists. Rename the Variant: If you need

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