How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE164 - Rule &1 has no assigned message.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Rule &1 has no assigned message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE164 - Rule &1 has no assigned message. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE164 indicates that a specific rule (denoted by &1) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system does not have an assigned message. This typically occurs during data validation or data exchange processes where the system expects a message or a rule to be defined but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rule referenced in the error message may not have been properly configured or assigned within the MDG system.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the specific configuration of the MDG application that is leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  Custom Development: If there are custom rules or messages defined, they may not be correctly linked or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the rule referenced in the error message is correctly defined and has an associated message.
  Ensure that the rule is active and properly linked to the relevant data model.
  
  
  
  Assign Messages:
  
  If the rule is missing an assigned message, you will need to create or assign the appropriate message to the rule in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing message.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to rules and messages.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.