How To Fix UPS097 - Preceding unit &1 is not yet posted

UPS097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Preceding unit &1 is not yet posted

What causes this issue?

For the current distirubtion unit, unit &V1& was defined as a
predecessor. This unit must be posted in the target system before the
current unit can be posted. Unit &V1& has therefore not yet been
posted.

System Response

The system cannot post the current unit.

How to fix this error?

First post unit &V1&.

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 UPS097 - Preceding unit &1 is not yet posted ?

  The SAP error message UPS097, which states "Preceding unit &1 is not yet posted," typically occurs in the context of logistics and production processes, particularly when dealing with production orders, deliveries, or similar transactions. This error indicates that a preceding document or unit (such as a production order or a delivery) has not been posted or completed, which is necessary for the current transaction to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unposted Preceding Document: The most common cause is that the preceding document (e.g., a production order or a delivery) has not been fully processed or posted in the system.
  Incomplete Workflow: The workflow may not have been completed, meaning that certain steps required before the current transaction have not been executed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or consistency in the system, leading to the inability to post the current transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Preceding Document Status: 
  
  Identify the preceding unit (document) referenced in the error