How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE178 - BRFplus artifact &1 of type &2 (&3) cannot be found in active version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 178

• Message text: BRFplus artifact &1 of type &2 (&3) cannot be found in active version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE178 - BRFplus artifact &1 of type &2 (&3) cannot be found in active version. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE178 indicates that a BRFplus (Business Rule Framework plus) artifact, which is a specific type of business rule or decision logic, cannot be found in the active version. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access a BRFplus rule or function that is either not activated or does not exist in the expected version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The BRFplus artifact may exist but is not activated in the current version. BRFplus artifacts need to be activated to be used in the system.
  Artifact Deletion: The artifact may have been deleted or is not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the artifact was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process, leading to it not being available in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration or settings that reference the BRFplus artifact may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable