How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE179 - BRFplus mapping data for rule &1: required object &2 (&3) is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 179

• Message text: BRFplus mapping data for rule &1: required object &2 (&3) is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE179 - BRFplus mapping data for rule &1: required object &2 (&3) is missing. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE179 indicates that there is a problem with the BRFplus (Business Rule Framework plus) mapping data for a specific rule. The message specifies that a required object is missing, which is causing the error.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Objects: The required object (like a function, decision table, or other BRFplus components) that the rule depends on is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BRFplus rule may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an object that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the BRFplus configuration was transported from another system, some objects may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Missing Objects:
  
  Identify the missing object by looking at the error message details (the placeholders &2 and &3 will provide information about the missing object).
  Verify if the object exists in the BRFplus application. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review BRFplus Configuration:
  
  Open the BRFplus workbench and check the specific rule mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all referenced objects (functions, decision tables, etc.) are correctly configured and available.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to create a new transport request to include them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the rule has the necessary authorizations to access the required BRFplus objects.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the BRFplus rule again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRFplus Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRFplus for detailed information on how to create and manage rules and objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE179 error in your SAP system.