How To Fix B1442 - There are no receiver systems defined in the distribution model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 442

• Message text: There are no receiver systems defined in the distribution model

What causes this issue?

No systems found to which a message must have been sent.

System Response

Termination.

How to fix this error?

Check the
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1442 - There are no receiver systems defined in the distribution model ?

  The SAP error message B1442, "There are no receiver systems defined in the distribution model," 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 system is unable to find any defined receiver systems for the specified distribution model, which is necessary for data distribution between different SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Receiver Systems: The distribution model does not have any receiver systems defined for the message type you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution model may not be correctly configured, or the necessary entries may not have been created.
  Transport Issues: If the distribution model was recently transported from another system, the receiver systems may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the distribution model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Go to transaction BD64 (Maintain Distribution Model).
  Verify that the distribution model you are using has the appropriate receiver systems defined.
  If no receiver systems are defined, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Define Receiver Systems:
  
  In the distribution model, select the relevant model and click on the "Change" button.
  Add the necessary receiver systems by specifying the logical system and the message types that should be sent to those systems.
  
  
  
  Check Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems for both the sender and receiver are correctly defined in transaction SALE (Logical System).
  Make sure that the logical systems are correctly assigned to the respective clients.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the distribution model was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the distribution model with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to send a message again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD64: Maintain Distribution Model
  SALE: Maintain Logical Systems
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and distribution model configuration for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1442 error and ensure that your distribution model is correctly configured for data exchange between systems.