How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE029 - Attribute normalizing rule &1 inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Attribute normalizing rule &1 inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Attribute normalizing rule &V1& is inconsistent.

System Response

The attribute normalizing rule cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the attribute normalizing rule.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE029 - Attribute normalizing rule &1 inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE029 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the attribute normalizing rule specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data normalization processes, which are often used in applications like SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP Information Steward.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The normalizing rule may not be properly configured, leading to conflicts or missing parameters.
  Missing Attributes: The attributes referenced in the normalizing rule may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data types of the attributes and the actual data types defined in the system.
  Rule Dependencies: The normalizing rule may depend on other rules or attributes that are not correctly set up or are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Normalizing Rule:
  
  Go to the configuration of