How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE181 - Usages sheet of the Excel file contains duplicate entries for rule &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Usages sheet of the Excel file contains duplicate entries for rule &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE181 - Usages sheet of the Excel file contains duplicate entries for rule &1. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE181 indicates that there are duplicate entries in the "Usages" sheet of the Excel file you are trying to upload or process. This error typically occurs during data exchange processes, such as when importing master data or configuration data into SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having multiple entries in the "Usages" sheet that refer to the same rule (indicated by &1). This can happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors where the same rule is listed more than once.
  Data extraction processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  Issues with the source data from which the Excel file was generated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Excel File: Open the Excel file that contains the "Usages" sheet.
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Go to the "Usages" sheet.
  Use Excel's built-in features to identify duplicates. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the column that contains the rule entries.
  Going to the "Data" tab and clicking on "Remove Duplicates" to see if there are any duplicates.
  Alternatively, you can use conditional formatting to highlight duplicate values.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Once you identify the duplicate entries, decide which ones to keep based on your business logic or requirements.
  Delete the duplicate rows, ensuring that each rule appears only once.
  
  
  
  Validate Data: After removing duplicates, validate the data to ensure that it meets all other requirements for the upload.
  
  
  Re-upload the File: Save the changes to the Excel file and attempt to re-upload it to SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data in the Excel file adheres to the expected format and constraints defined in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for data exchange processes to understand the structure and requirements of the Excel file.
  Error Logs: If the error persists after correcting duplicates, check SAP error logs for additional information that may help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for specific guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE181 error and successfully process your data in SAP.