How To Fix UPS195 - Only packets with direction '1' (outbound) can be distributed

UPS195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Only packets with direction '1' (outbound) can be distributed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS195 - Only packets with direction '1' (outbound) can be distributed ?

  The SAP error message UPS195, which states "Only packets with direction '1' (outbound) can be distributed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's communication and data distribution processes, particularly when dealing with the SAP Business Connector or similar middleware solutions.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is an attempt to distribute a packet that is not classified as outbound. In SAP, packets are often categorized by their direction:
  
  Direction '1': Outbound packets, which are sent from the SAP system to an external system.
  Direction '0': Inbound packets, which are received from an external system into the SAP system.
  
  The error arises when the system tries to process or distribute an inbound packet (direction '0') as if it were an outbound packet (direction '1'). This can happen due to:
  
  Misconfiguration in the communication setup.
  Incorrect handling of packet types in the middleware or integration layer.
  Issues in the data flow logic where inbound packets are mistakenly routed for distribution.
  
  
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