How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE017 - Interface variable &1 of rule not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Interface variable &1 of rule not assigned

What causes this issue?

Variable &V1& of attribute normalizing rule &V2& has no variable
assignment.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the variable assignment of attribute normalizing rule &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE017 - Interface variable &1 of rule not assigned ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE017 indicates that there is an issue with an interface variable in a normalization rule that has not been assigned properly. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data normalization processes, particularly when working with the SAP Information Steward or SAP Data Services.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Unassigned Interface Variable: The specific interface variable referenced in the error message (&1) has not been assigned a value or is not properly configured in the normalization rule.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the normalization rule or the data flow that prevents the variable from being assigned correctly.
  Data Mapping Issues: The mapping of data sources to the normalization rule may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to unassigned variables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Normalization Rule:
  
  Open the normalization rule that is causing the error.
  Verify that all interface variables are correctly defined and assigned values.
  
  
  
  Assign Values to Interface Variables:
  
  Ensure that the interface variable &1 is assigned a value in the rule. This may involve checking the data flow or the source data that feeds into the normalization process.
  
  
  
  Review Data Mapping:
  
  Check the data mapping to ensure that all necessary fields are mapped correctly to the normalization rule.
  Make sure that the source data contains the expected fields that correspond to the interface variables.
  
  
  
  Test the Normalization Rule:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the normalization rule to ensure that it runs without errors.
  Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings that may indicate further issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on normalization rules and interface variables.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Normalization Rules: These are used in data quality processes to standardize data formats and values.
  Interface Variables: These are placeholders in normalization rules that need to be assigned values from the data being processed.
  SAP Information Steward: A tool used for data governance and quality management, which includes features for data profiling, cleansing, and normalization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SIC_NORM_ENGINE017 error message in SAP.