How To Fix UPS177 - Local corrections in inbound processing can only delete objects

UPS177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Local corrections in inbound processing can only delete objects

What causes this issue?

You are carrying out a local correction in the target system. As you
are doing this, you want to insert new objects or update existing
object entries.
However, in this type of correction objects can only be deleted.

System Response

The creation or change order cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Only select objects to be deleted.

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 UPS177 - Local corrections in inbound processing can only delete objects ?

  The SAP error message UPS177 indicates that there is an issue with local corrections in inbound processing, specifically that these corrections can only delete objects. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's transport management system, particularly when dealing with transport requests and local changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that is not allowed on local corrections in the inbound processing of transport requests. Local corrections are changes made directly in the system that are not part of a transport request. The system restricts certain operations on these local corrections, allowing only the deletion of objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPS177 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request: Ensure that you are working with the correct transport request. If you are trying to include local corrections in a transport request, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the necessary objects.
  
  
  Delete Local Corrections: