How To Fix MDQ_RULE_REPO_CONS020 - The BRFplus ruleset mapping is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_RULE_REPO_CONS - Master Data Quality Rule Repository Consistency

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The BRFplus ruleset mapping is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_RULE_REPO_CONS020 - The BRFplus ruleset mapping is empty. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_RULE_REPO_CONS020 indicates that the BRFplus (Business Rule Framework plus) ruleset mapping is empty. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of the ruleset that is supposed to be used for data validation or transformation.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Ruleset Mapping: The primary cause of this error is that the ruleset mapping in BRFplus is not defined or is empty. This means that the system cannot find any rules to apply for the specific process or validation you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the BRFplus application, such as missing or incorrectly defined rulesets.
  Transport Issues: If the ruleset was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ruleset Configuration:
  
  Go to the BRFplus workbench (transaction code: BRF+) and check the ruleset that is supposed to be used.
  Ensure that the ruleset is correctly defined and contains the necessary rules.
  
  
  
  Define or Activate Ruleset:
  
  If the ruleset is empty, you will need to create or define the necessary rules within the ruleset.
  If the ruleset exists but is not activated, activate it to ensure it can be used.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of the ruleset in the relevant MDG configuration settings. Ensure that the correct ruleset is assigned to the relevant process or validation.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the ruleset was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRFplus Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRFplus for detailed information on how to create and manage rulesets.
  SAP Notes: Check 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 resolve the MDQ_RULE_REPO_CONS020 error and ensure that your BRFplus ruleset is correctly configured and functional.