How To Fix UPS159 - Distribution direction of correction (&1) and original packet (&2) differ

UPS159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Distribution direction of correction (&1) and original packet (&2) differ

What causes this issue?

The correction &V1& is to be created for original package (= unit) &V2&
. The correction must have the same distribution direction as the unit.
This is not the case here.

System Response

The correction is not created/changed.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that a correction package always has the same distribution
direction as the original package (= unit).

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 UPS159 - Distribution direction of correction (&1) and original packet (&2) differ ?

  The SAP error message UPS159 indicates that there is a mismatch in the distribution direction between a correction packet and its original packet. This typically occurs in the context of transport management, where changes made in a development environment are transported to a quality assurance or production environment.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A correction (or change) is attempted to be distributed in a different direction than the original transport packet. For example, if the original transport was created to move changes from Development to Production, but the correction is trying to go from Production back to Development, this error will occur.
  There may be inconsistencies in the transport routes or configurations that lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPS159 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes: Verify the transport routes configured in your system. Ensure that the direction of the transport is correct and matches the intended flow (e.g., Development ?