How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE157 - The status of usage &1 of the imported rule &2 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 157

• Message text: The status of usage &1 of the imported rule &2 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE157 - The status of usage &1 of the imported rule &2 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE157 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a usage of an imported rule in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar data management processes. This error typically arises when the system encounters a rule that is not in a valid state for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Rule Status: The imported rule may have a status that is not recognized or is inactive. This could happen if the rule was not properly activated or if it has been deactivated in the system.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the rule from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the data exchange or the rules may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the rule's status.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the rule was transported from another system,