How To Fix /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES002 - No purpose found after &1. (line &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No purpose found after &1. (line &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES002 - No purpose found after &1. (line &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UDP_MESSAGES002 No purpose found after &1. (line &2) typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the purpose in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA systems, particularly when dealing with the Universal Data Processing (UDP) framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purpose Definition: The error suggests that the system is unable to find a purpose definition after a specific point in the data or configuration. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables or a misconfiguration.
  Incorrect Data Input: If the data being processed does not align with the expected formats or values, it may lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: Sometimes, the error can arise from using incompatible versions of the software or components that do not support the required functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in