How To Fix 56200 - Distribution model not maintained -> Transfer program can not be used

56200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Distribution model not maintained -> Transfer program can not be used

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer expense reports results from a logical system in
Travel Management to another logical system in Payroll. The ALE
distribution model required for this operation is not yet set up,
however.

How to fix this error?

If you want to transfer expense reports results from a travel management
system to a separate payroll system, you must first maintain the ALE
distribution model (see the report documentation for RPRPAY00 and ALE
Customizing).
If you do not intend to set up a distribution scenario, it is sufficient
to activate schema xREI in accounting schema x000 to transfer the
expense reports results to Payroll.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56200 - Distribution model not maintained -> Transfer program can not be used ?

  The SAP error message "56200 Distribution model not maintained -> Transfer program cannot be used" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Link Enabling (ALE) and is related to the distribution model configuration. This error indicates that the distribution model required for the transfer of data between systems is not properly maintained or configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Model: The distribution model that defines how data is to be distributed between the systems is not maintained or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the distribution model may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to use the transfer program.
  Inconsistent Partner Profiles: The partner profiles may not be correctly defined or may not match the distribution model requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Go to transaction code BD64 (Maintain Distribution Model).
  Verify if the distribution model exists for the relevant logical systems and message types.
  If it does