How To Fix PAK179 - &1 &2: Package hierarchy of package &3 contains errors; check package &4

PAK179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 179

• Message text: &1 &2: Package hierarchy of package &3 contains errors; check package &4

What causes this issue?

The package hierarchy of package &V3& is not really hierarchical:
this means that if you proceed from package &V3& always to the immediate
superpackage, you never get to the end (= root package of package
hierarchy; has no superpackage assigned) since the package hierarchy has
a ring closure.

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?

The package hierarchy of the package &V3& needs to be cleaned up; check
package &V4&.

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 PAK179 - &1 &2: Package hierarchy of package &3 contains errors; check package &4 ?

  The SAP error message PAK179 indicates that there are issues within the package hierarchy of a specified package. This error typically arises during the transport of objects or when trying to activate or manage packages in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Package Hierarchy: The package specified in the error message has a hierarchy that is not correctly defined. This could be due to circular dependencies, missing parent packages, or incorrect assignments.
  Transport Issues: If the package is part of a transport request, there may be inconsistencies in the transport directory or issues with the transport itself.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the package hierarchy, leading to errors.
  Corrupted Package: The package may be corrupted or improperly configured, leading to errors when the system tries to access it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Hierarchy:
  
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