How To Fix UDM_STRATEGY016 - Basic rule structures in a collection rule must not be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_STRATEGY - Message Class for Collection Strategies

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Basic rule structures in a collection rule must not be identical

What causes this issue?

In the collection rule several basic rules refer to the same DDIC
structure.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To use basic rules in one collection rule together, create a separate
DDIC structure for each basic rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY016 - Basic rule structures in a collection rule must not be identical ?

  The SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY016 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of collection rules in the SAP system, specifically that basic rule structures in a collection rule must not be identical. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Collections Management or SAP Credit Management, where collection strategies are defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you have defined multiple basic rules within a collection strategy that are identical. In other words, the system has detected that two or more rules are configured in such a way that they perform the same function or have the same criteria, which is not allowed. This can lead to ambiguity in how the collection strategy is executed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the collection rules defined in the collection strategy and ensure that each basic rule is unique. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Collection Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., SPRO) to access the configuration settings for Collection Management or Credit Management.
  
  
  
  Review Collection Rules:
  
  Navigate to the section where collection strategies are defined.
  Identify the collection strategy that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Basic Rules:
  
  Examine the basic rules associated with the collection strategy.
  Look for any rules that have identical criteria or structures.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate rules, you can either modify them to ensure they have different criteria or remove one of the duplicates if it is not necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Collection Strategy:
  
  After saving, test the collection strategy to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the strategy functions as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring collection strategies and rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FSCM for Financial Supply Chain Management, which may provide additional insights into managing collection strategies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions based on specific versions or patches of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UDM_STRATEGY016 error and ensure that your collection strategy is correctly configured.