How To Fix MDQ_RULEMGMT_COMMON012 - Rule &1 is still in use.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_RULEMGMT_COMMON - MDQ Rule Management Common Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Rule &1 is still in use.

What causes this issue?

Rule &V1& is used in evaluation results.

System Response

Rule &V1& has not been deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to exclude rule &V1& from a data quality evaluation, you can
change the rule status in the rule repository to ?disabled?. If you want
to delete rule &V1&, you have to delete the evaluation results where
this rule is used. To find the corresponding usages, you use the
Evaluation Results apps.
In addition, you have to check if rule &V1& is used in score
calculation. The score calculation is defined in app ?Configure Data
Quality Scores?.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_RULEMGMT_COMMON012 - Rule &1 is still in use. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_RULEMGMT_COMMON012 indicates that a specific rule (identified by &1) is still in use and cannot be deleted or modified. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where rules are defined for data management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete or modify a rule that is currently being referenced or utilized by other processes, configurations, or objects within the system. This could happen if:
  
  The rule is linked to active data models or processes.
  There are dependencies on the rule from other rules or configurations.
  The rule is part of a workflow or approval process that is currently active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check where the rule is being used. You can do this by reviewing the configurations in the MDG or related applications to see if the rule is linked to any active processes or data models.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the rule is linked to any active processes, you may need to deactivate those processes or remove the dependencies before you can modify or delete the rule.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Workflows:
  
  Ensure that there are no active workflows or approval processes that are utilizing the rule. If there are, you may need to complete or cancel those workflows.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Utilize relevant transaction codes (like MDGIMG, MDG_RULE, etc.) to navigate to the rule management area and check the status of the rule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing rules in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to identify the dependencies or resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to rule management in SAP MDG.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.