How To Fix /ATL/CONTROLS028 - Base date is allowed only when base value is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/CONTROLS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Base date is allowed only when base value is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/CONTROLS028 - Base date is allowed only when base value is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/CONTROLS028 Base date is allowed only when base value is not specified typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when working with certain control parameters in SAP applications. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the base date and the base value parameters in your configuration or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to specify a base date while also providing a base value. In SAP, the base date is used to determine a reference point in time for calculations or evaluations, while the base value is a specific numerical value that may be used in conjunction with the base date. The system does not allow both to be specified simultaneously because it creates ambiguity in how calculations should be performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Input Parameters: Check the input parameters or configuration