How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE139 - The imported Excel file contains the duplicate rule with ID &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 139

• Message text: The imported Excel file contains the duplicate rule with ID &1.

What causes this issue?

The imported Excel file contains the duplicate rule with ID&V1&.

System Response

This causes an error that prevents the rule import.

How to fix this error?

Please open the Excel file on your desktop and make sure that the rule
with ID &V1& is only contained once. Afterwards, create another import
and upload the corrected Excel file.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE139 - The imported Excel file contains the duplicate rule with ID &1. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE139 indicates that the imported Excel file contains a duplicate rule with a specific ID. This typically occurs during data import processes, particularly when working with Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules that involve data exchange.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate entries in the Excel file being imported. Specifically, it means that there are multiple rows in the file that have the same rule ID, which is not allowed in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes where the same rule is added more than once.
  Data Extraction Issues: Problems during the extraction of data from the source system that lead to duplicates.
  File Formatting Issues: If the Excel file is not properly formatted or if it has been manipulated in a way that introduces duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Excel File:
  
  Open the Excel