How To Fix SEPMH_DG040 - Attribute rule for attribute '&1'-'&2' cannot process propagated values

SEPMH_DG040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPMH_DG - EPM HANA DG - Messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Attribute rule for attribute '&1'-'&2' cannot process propagated values

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SEPMH_DG040 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPMH_DG040 indicates that there is an issue with an attribute rule in the context of data propagation in SAP. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process the values that are being propagated for a specific attribute due to a rule defined in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Attribute Rule: The attribute rule defined for the specified attribute may not be correctly set up to handle the incoming values. This could be due to logical errors in the rule or incorrect assumptions about the data.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the propagated values may not match the expected data type defined in the attribute rule.
  Missing Values: If the propagated values are null or missing, the attribute rule may not be able to process them.
  Circular References: There may be circular dependencies in the attribute rules that prevent proper processing of the values.
  Inconsistent Data: The data