How To Fix UPS046 - ....Objects of object type &1 are not distributed by packets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 046

• Message text: ....Objects of object type &1 are not distributed by packets

What causes this issue?

You want to distribute an object of type &V1& with ALE distribution
units. Object type &V1& is not supported.

System Response

The system cannot distribute the object.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the object type (TCode UPSC01).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS046 - ....Objects of object type &1 are not distributed by packets ?

  The SAP error message UPS046 indicates that objects of a specific object type (denoted by &1) are not being distributed by packets. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with the distribution of objects in a system landscape.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Object Type Configuration: The object type specified in the error message may not be configured to be distributed in packets. This can happen if the transport settings for that object type do not allow for packet distribution.
  
  
  Transport Layer Settings: The transport layer settings may not be correctly configured to handle the distribution of the specified object type.
  
  
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself, such as it being incomplete or not properly released.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system landscape may not be set up correctly to handle the distribution of certain object types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPS046 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) and check the configuration for the object type in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow packet distribution.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Use transaction SE06 to review the transport layer settings. Ensure that the object type is included in the transport layer and that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Inspect Transport Request:
  
  Check the transport request associated with the error. Ensure that it is released and contains all necessary objects. You can use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system landscape is correctly configured for the distribution of the object type. This may involve checking the transport routes and ensuring that all systems in the landscape are properly connected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE03, SE06, SE09, and SE10 for transport management.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to transport issues and specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on transport management and object distribution for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPS046 error and implement a solution to resolve it.