How To Fix UPS205 - Distribution unit must first be approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Distribution unit must first be approved

What causes this issue?

You want to post the object list of a distribution unit.
The distribution unit in inbound processing must be approved for this
to take place, which has not happened here.

System Response

The objects in the distribution unit cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Approve the distribution unit (TCode UPS02).

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.

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