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

UDM_STRATEGY016 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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:
  
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