How To Fix UDM_STRATEGY028 - Due date period &1 must not be empty, since period &2 exists

UDM_STRATEGY028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_STRATEGY - Message Class for Collection Strategies

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Due date period &1 must not be empty, since period &2 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY028 - Due date period &1 must not be empty, since period &2 exists ?

  The SAP error message UDM_STRATEGY028 indicates that there is an issue with the due date period configuration in the context of a strategy or planning process. Specifically, the error states that the due date period must not be empty because there is an existing period that requires a value.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Configuration: The due date period is not defined in the system for a specific strategy or planning scenario, but there is an existing period that necessitates a value.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the setup of a strategy or planning process, a user may have left the due date period field blank, which is not allowed when there are other periods defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data configuration, where the system expects a due date period to be filled based on the existing periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UDM_STRATEGY028 error, you can take the following