How To Fix USMDZ3203 - &1 &2 Entity "&3" already exists

USMDZ3203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: &1 &2 Entity "&3" already exists

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create an entity with a name that is already being
used for another entity. You cannot create a text item with the same
name as an item. Conversely, you cannot create an item with the same
name as a text item.

System Response

You cannot save the entity under the selected name.

How to fix this error?

Use a different name for the entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMDZ3203 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3203 indicates that there is an attempt to create or replicate an entity (like a business partner, customer, or vendor) that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to create a new record that has a duplicate key or identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The entity you are trying to create already exists in the database with the same key or identifier.
  Data Replication: If you are replicating data from another system, it may be that the entity already exists in the target system.
  Incorrect Data Input: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to an attempt to create a record that is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new entity, check the existing records in the system to ensure that the entity does not already exist. You can use transaction codes like