How To Fix 56682 - HR - FI/CO link via ALE is not active

56682 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 682

• Message text: HR - FI/CO link via ALE is not active

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56682 - Details

• The SAP error message 56682, which states "HR - FI/CO link via ALE is not active," typically occurs in the context of the integration between Human Resources (HR) and Financial Accounting/Controlling (FI/CO) modules in SAP. This error indicates that the Application Link Enabling (ALE) configuration necessary for the communication between these modules is not properly set up or activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  ALE Configuration Not Active: The ALE settings for the HR and FI/CO integration may not be activated in the system.
  Missing Distribution Model: There might be a missing or incorrectly configured distribution model for the HR-FI/CO link.
  Incorrect Partner Profiles: The partner profiles for the communication between the systems may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ALE settings or to perform the required actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 to check the partner profiles.