How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE163 - Rule &1 has a predefined message but no prepared usage of type check.

MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Rule &1 has a predefined message but no prepared usage of type check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE163 - Rule &1 has a predefined message but no prepared usage of type check. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE163 typically indicates an issue related to the data exchange process in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar data management scenarios. The specific message states that a rule has a predefined message but lacks a prepared usage of type "check." This can occur during data validation or when trying to execute a data exchange process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when there is a missing or incorrect configuration for the validation rules in the MDG system. The system expects a certain type of usage (in this case, a "check") for the rule, but it is not defined.
  Inconsistent Rule Definition: The rule may have been defined in a way that does not align with the expected usage types, leading to this error when the system attempts to validate or process data.
  Transport Issues: If the rules were transported from one system to another (e.g., from