How To Fix UPS170 - Distribution packet type &1 does not exist

UPS170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Distribution packet type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A distribution unit is to be created with package type &V1&. The
package type, however, does not exist.

System Response

The distribution unit is not created.

How to fix this error?

Create a package type &V1& (TCode UPSC02).

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 UPS170 - Distribution packet type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UPS170, which states "Distribution packet type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Print Services (UPS) or when dealing with distribution packets in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a distribution packet type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution packet type specified in the error message does not exist in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the packet type name being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the packet type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the distribution packet type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify if the distribution