How To Fix PAK171 - Package &2 of filter interface &1 is not directly adjacent to &3

PAK171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Package &2 of filter interface &1 is not directly adjacent to &3

What causes this issue?

The packages &V2& and &V3& involved in this use access are not on the
same level as the package hierarchy from a package concept viewpoint.
Use acces to the filter package interface &V1& is only possible for
neighboring strcuture packages of &V2&.

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?

Use access to the filter package interface &V1& at package &V3& is not
required.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK171 - Package &2 of filter interface &1 is not directly adjacent to &3 ?

  The SAP error message PAK171 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging of a filter interface in the context of SAP's data transport or package management system. Specifically, it suggests that the package you are trying to work with is not directly adjacent to another package in the hierarchy or sequence that it is expected to be.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Package Structure: The package structure may not be set up correctly, meaning that the package you are trying to use is not in the expected order or hierarchy relative to other packages.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration, where the packages are not aligned as required for the transport to proceed.
  Missing Dependencies: The package may depend on another package that is not adjacent or is missing, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Package Hierarchy: Review the package hierarchy in the SAP system to ensure that the packages are