How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE146 - The rule owner field is empty and will be set to system user.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 146

• Message text: The rule owner field is empty and will be set to system user.

What causes this issue?

The rule owner field in the imported file is empty.

System Response

The rule owner field will be set to system user.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE146 - The rule owner field is empty and will be set to system user. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE146 indicates that the rule owner field is empty in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) data exchange processes. This typically occurs when a data exchange rule is being processed, and the system cannot identify a valid owner for the rule.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rule Owner: The rule owner field is not populated, which means that the system does not have a user or entity assigned to manage or own the data exchange rule.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data exchange rules or the user assignments in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the data exchange rules, the rule owner may not have been specified due to oversight.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Rule Owner:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or transaction where the data exchange rules are defined.
  Check the specific rule that is causing the error and ensure that the rule owner field