How To Fix USMDZ3082 - &1 &2 Entity with same name "&3" already exists; data cannot be saved

USMDZ3082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 082

• Message text: &1 &2 Entity with same name "&3" already exists; data cannot be saved

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USMDZ3082 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3082 indicates that there is an attempt to create or save an entity with a name that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where unique identifiers or names are required for entities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entity Name: The primary cause of this error is that the entity you are trying to create or save has the same name as an existing entity in the system. This could be due to:
  Manual entry errors where the same name is used for different entities.
  Data migration or import processes that inadvertently introduce duplicates.
  Lack of proper validation checks before saving the entity.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entities:
  
  Search for the entity name in the relevant application or database to confirm that it already exists.
  Use transaction codes or reports that allow you to view existing entities.
  
  
  
  Rename