How To Fix USMDZ3331 - &1 &2 Hierarchy name must be different from group name &3.

USMDZ3331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 331

• Message text: &1 &2 Hierarchy name must be different from group name &3.

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USMDZ3331 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3331 indicates that there is a conflict between the hierarchy name and the group name in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it states that the hierarchy name must be different from the group name.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy in SAP MDG, and the name you have provided for the hierarchy is the same as the name of an existing group. In SAP MDG, hierarchies and groups must have distinct names to avoid confusion and ensure proper data management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Existing Names: Review the existing hierarchy and group names in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate reporting tools to list the current hierarchies and groups.
  
  
  Rename the Hierarchy: If you find that the hierarchy name you are trying to use is