How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE140 - Rule name '&1' has been truncated to 50 characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Rule name '&1' has been truncated to 50 characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE140 - Rule name '&1' has been truncated to 50 characters. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE140 indicates that a rule name has been truncated to 50 characters. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when dealing with data exchange processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The truncation happens because the system has a limitation on the length of the rule name, which is set to 50 characters. If a rule name exceeds this limit, the system will automatically truncate it, leading to this error message. This can occur during data import, data exchange, or when defining rules in the MDG configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rule Names: Review the rule names you are using in your configuration or data exchange process. Ensure that none of the rule names exceed the 50-character limit.
  
  
  Modify Rule Names: If you find any rule names that are longer than 50 characters, consider shortening them. Use abbreviations or more concise descriptions