How To Fix USMD6S002 - Selection condition &3 for data model &1/entity type &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6S - Selection Conditions

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Selection condition &3 for data model &1/entity type &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6S002 - Selection condition &3 for data model &1/entity type &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message USMD6S002 indicates that there is a conflict in the selection conditions defined for a data model and entity type in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, it means that a selection condition with the same name already exists for the specified data model and entity type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Selection Condition: You are trying to create or modify a selection condition that has the same name as an existing one for the same data model and entity type.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or entity type settings that leads to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Selection Conditions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant data model and entity type in the SAP MDG configuration.
  Review the existing selection conditions to identify if a condition with the same name already exists.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Selection Condition:
  
  If you are trying to create a new selection condition, consider renaming it to ensure it is unique within the context of the data model and entity type.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Condition:
  
  If the existing selection condition is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your configuration settings for the data model and entity type are correct and do not lead to unintended duplicates.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any transport requests related to the data model and selection conditions are properly managed and do not contain conflicting definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for Master Data Governance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed information on managing data models and selection conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your selection conditions in SAP MDG.