How To Fix USMD_MASS_LOAD012 - Validity of record with key &1 is not consistent with edition &2

USMD_MASS_LOAD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_MASS_LOAD - Messages for MDG mass load

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Validity of record with key &1 is not consistent with edition &2

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USMD_MASS_LOAD012 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_MASS_LOAD012 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity of a record with a specific key in relation to a particular edition. This typically occurs in the context of mass data load operations in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar scenarios where data is being managed in editions.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Edition Mismatch: The record you are trying to load or modify has a validity period that does not align with the expected validity period for the specified edition.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing records in the system that have overlapping validity periods or are not properly aligned with the edition you are working with.
  Incorrect Data Load Configuration: The data being loaded may not have the correct edition or validity information, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Verify the validity