How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE117 - An error has occurred while processing the rule import validation.

MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 117

• Message text: An error has occurred while processing the rule import validation.

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred while processing rule import validation.

System Response

The rules cannot be imported due to one of the following reasons:
-,,There is an error in the uploaded Excel file.
-,,There is an error in the target system of the import.

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

How to fix this error?

If there is an error in the uploaded Excel file, open the Excel file on
your desktop and fix the error. Afterwards, create another import and
upload the corrected Excel file.
If there is an error in the target system, fix the error and then
validate the import again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE117 - An error has occurred while processing the rule import validation. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE117 indicates that there was an issue during the processing of rule import validation in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar data management processes. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the data being imported or the rules defined for the import process.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being imported may not conform to the expected format or may contain invalid entries.
  Rule Definition Issues: The rules defined for the import process may have errors or may not be compatible with the data being processed.
  Missing Dependencies: Required dependencies or related data may be missing, leading to validation failures.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that affect the import process.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the import or access certain data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the data being imported to