How To Fix PAK172 - Use access to filter package interface &1 is not possible

PAK172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Use access to filter package interface &1 is not possible

What causes this issue?

A use access for the filter package interface &V1& at package &V2& is
not possible because package &V2& is not a structure package.

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?

A use access to a filter package interface at a non-structure package is
not possible and also not required.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK172 - Use access to filter package interface &1 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message PAK172, which states "Use access to filter package interface &1 is not possible," typically occurs in the context of package interfaces in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the access to the specified package interface, which may be due to various reasons such as authorization issues, configuration problems, or incorrect usage of the package interface.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified package interface.
  Incorrect Configuration: The package interface may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the package interface was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Incorrect Usage: The way the package interface is being called or used in the program may not be correct.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the package interface. This can be done by checking the