How To Fix MDQ_DATA_IMPORT042 - Evaluation runs exist for evaluation setting &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_IMPORT -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Evaluation runs exist for evaluation setting &1.

What causes this issue?

Evaluation runs exist for the evaluation setting &V1&. If you delete the
evaluation setting &V1& you cannot access these evaluation runs in the
master data quality work list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Press 'Cancel' if you do not want to delete the evaluation setting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_IMPORT042 - Evaluation runs exist for evaluation setting &1. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_IMPORT042 indicates that there are existing evaluation runs for a specific evaluation setting, which prevents further actions such as importing data or making changes to that evaluation setting. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules where data evaluations are performed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of evaluation runs that have already been executed for the specified evaluation setting. This means that the system has already processed data according to the rules defined in that evaluation setting, and it does not allow further modifications or imports until those runs are addressed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Evaluation Runs:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where you can view the evaluation runs associated with the evaluation setting in question.
  Identify the evaluation runs that are currently active or completed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Evaluation Runs:
  
  If the evaluation runs are no longer needed, you can delete them. This can usually be done through a specific transaction or program designed for managing evaluation runs.
  If you need to keep the data for historical purposes, consider archiving the evaluation runs instead of deleting them.
  
  
  
  Modify Evaluation Settings:
  
  If you need to make changes to the evaluation settings, ensure that all evaluation runs are either deleted or archived before attempting to modify the settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run Evaluation:
  
  After addressing the existing evaluation runs, you can re-run the evaluation if necessary, or proceed with the data import.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like MDG_MDS, MDG_BS, or others related to Master Data Governance to manage evaluation settings and runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDQ_DATA_IMPORT042 error and proceed with your data import or evaluation tasks.