How To Fix PAK086 - Package &1 has no superpackage assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Package &1 has no superpackage assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK086 - Package &1 has no superpackage assigned ?

  The SAP error message PAK086 indicates that a package does not have a superpackage assigned to it. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with transport requests, package management, or development objects in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Package Configuration: The package in question has not been properly configured to have a superpackage. In SAP, packages can be organized hierarchically, and a superpackage is a higher-level package that contains other packages.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to transport objects that belong to a package without a superpackage, the system may throw this error.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment and have created a new package without assigning it to a superpackage, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Superpackage:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Navigate to the package that is causing the error.
  Right-click on the package and select "Change".
  In the package attributes, you will find an option to assign a superpackage. Choose an appropriate superpackage from the list or create a new one if necessary.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Package Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the package hierarchy is correctly set up. You can do this by reviewing the structure of your packages and ensuring that all packages have a valid superpackage assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Management:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport request, ensure that all objects in the transport request belong to packages that are correctly configured with superpackages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the package structure or how to assign a superpackage, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE21 (Package Builder), SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to package management and transport requests.
  Best Practices: It is a good practice to maintain a clear and organized package structure in your SAP system to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAK086 error and ensure that your packages are correctly configured within the SAP system.