How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE001 - No active version of rule &1 found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No active version of rule &1 found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE001 - No active version of rule &1 found. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE001 indicates that there is no active version of a rule found for the specified object (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with data exchange processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Rule Version: The rule that is being referenced does not have an active version. This can happen if the rule was created but not activated, or if the active version was deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data exchange framework or the specific rules that are supposed to be applied.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model or the rules associated with it, it may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  Transport Issues: If the rules were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport that lead to the rule not being found.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rule Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDGIMG) and navigate to the area where the rules are defined.
  Ensure that the rule in question is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Rule Versions:
  
  Check if there are multiple versions of the rule and ensure that the correct version is set as active.
  If necessary, create a new active version of the rule.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data exchange process to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the rules are correctly assigned to the relevant data models.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If there are missing objects, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the rule lookup is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG (for configuration) and others related to data governance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.