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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UDM_CUST - Messages for Collections Management Customizing
Message number: 017
Message text: Collection strategy &1 is used in collection group(s)
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UDM_CUST017
- Collection strategy &1 is used in collection group(s) ?The SAP error message UDM_CUST017 indicates that a specific collection strategy is being used in one or more collection groups, which prevents you from making changes to that collection strategy. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or modify a collection strategy that is still in use.
Cause:
The primary cause of this error is that the collection strategy you are trying to modify or delete is currently assigned to one or more collection groups. In SAP, collection strategies are used to define how collections are managed, and they are linked to collection groups that dictate the behavior of the collection process.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
Identify the Collection Groups: Determine which collection groups are using the collection strategy in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
Remove the Collection Strategy from Collection Groups:
- Go to the configuration settings for the collection groups that are using the collection strategy.
- Remove the association of the collection strategy from these collection groups.
Modify or Delete the Collection Strategy: Once the collection strategy is no longer in use by any collection groups, you should be able to modify or delete it without encountering the error.
Reassign if Necessary: If you need to keep the collection strategy but want to make changes, consider creating a new collection strategy or modifying the existing one after ensuring it is not in use.
Related Information:
SPRO
to access the configuration settings for collection strategies and collection groups.If you continue to experience issues or if the collection strategy is critical to your operations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
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