How To Fix OIUPR138 - Upstream Node must be different than Downstream Node

OIUPR138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUPR - PRA Production Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Upstream Node must be different than Downstream Node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUPR138 - Upstream Node must be different than Downstream Node ?

  The SAP error message OIUPR138, which states "Upstream Node must be different than Downstream Node," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas (Upstream) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of transportation networks or pipeline systems.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to define a relationship or connection between two nodes (e.g., facilities, locations, or points in a pipeline) where both nodes are the same. In other words, the system is trying to set up a flow or connection from a node to itself, which is logically incorrect in the context of upstream operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Node Definitions: Review the definitions of the upstream and downstream nodes in your configuration. Ensure that they are distinct entities. 
  
  
  Correct Node Assignments: If you find that the upstream and downstream nodes are incorrectly assigned to the same node, change one of them to a different, valid