How To Fix PAK212 - Package interface &1 cannot be assigned to package &3

PAK212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Package interface &1 cannot be assigned to package &3

What causes this issue?

The package interface &V1& is of the type '&V2&'; the new package &V3&
is of the type '&V4&'.
A package interface of this type, however, cannot be assigned to a
package of the type '&V4&' .

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?

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 PAK212 - Package interface &1 cannot be assigned to package &3 ?

  The SAP error message PAK212 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a package interface to a package. Specifically, the message states that the package interface (denoted as &1) cannot be assigned to the package (denoted as &3). This typically occurs in the context of transport management or when dealing with package dependencies in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Package Hierarchy Issues: The package interface you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the package due to the package hierarchy. For example, if the package interface is defined in a different package that is not a parent or does not have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the package interface to the specified package.
  
  
  Incorrect Package Type: The package you are trying to assign the interface to may not be of the correct type (e.g., a development package vs. a customizing