Of course it's about money again, even if the lowest international league in Europe is not that attractive, Tottenheim would have been one of the favourites for the victory, the winner would have a fixed place in the Europa League next year, so money again and also the points for another seed for example for the Champions League qualification next year are not to be despised. So all in all, this elimination is no advantage for Tottenheim, but I assume that it is like that now and as you write, there is a maximum of financial compensation from UEFA, even if the chances are slim.
No more! I am also of the opinion, if a club registers to participate in a competition, it has to face it correctly. You may not give the same value to one test in relation to others. But I don't think any club in the world likes to lose in the secretariat. Even if it was a game, where only the juniors play, they would always have their chance.
In reality the problem here is the UEFA regulations, which set a deadline for playing the game after it is initially cancelled. A deadline, which, given the time we live in COVID, does not make any sense! That yes, it was a shameful attitude on the part of UEFA, considering that the next game in the competition is only in February.