How To Fix UDM_STRATEGY008 - Due date period &1 must be before due date period &2

UDM_STRATEGY008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_STRATEGY - Message Class for Collection Strategies

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Due date period &1 must be before due date period &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY008 - Due date period &1 must be before due date period &2 ?

  The SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY008 indicates that there is a problem with the due date periods in a specific transaction or configuration related to the SAP Collections and Disbursements (FS-CD) module. The error message states that the due date period specified must be before another due date period, which suggests a logical inconsistency in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The due date periods defined in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to overlapping or incorrect date ranges.
  Data Entry Error: When entering data for a transaction, the user may have mistakenly set a due date period that is not chronologically correct.
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules defined in the system may require that certain due dates must follow a specific sequence, and the current data violates these rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings