How To Fix B1492 - The ALE outbound interface is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 492

• Message text: The ALE outbound interface is incomplete

What causes this issue?

When the interface for ALE outbound processing was checked, it was
found that the object &v1& &v2& is missing in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Regenerate the interface.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1492 - The ALE outbound interface is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message B1492, which states "The ALE outbound interface is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of the outbound interface for data distribution between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The ALE configuration for the outbound interface may not be fully set up. This could include missing segments, incorrect settings, or incomplete partner profiles.
  Missing Logical System: The logical system that is supposed to receive the data may not be defined or properly configured in the system.
  Message Type Issues: The message type that is being used for the outbound interface may not be correctly defined or activated.
  Filter Settings: There may be filter settings that are preventing the data from being sent out.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer settings may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in data transmission.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and ensure that the partner profiles for the sending and receiving systems are correctly configured.
  Verify that the message types are correctly defined in transaction WE81 (Message Types) and that they are activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction SALE (ALE Configuration) and that they are assigned to the appropriate clients.
  
  
  
  Review Message Types:
  
  Check the message type settings in transaction WE82 (Message Type/IDoc Type) to ensure that the message type is correctly linked to the IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Check Filter Settings:
  
  Review any filter settings that may be applied to the outbound interface to ensure that they are not preventing the data from being sent.
  
  
  
  Test the Interface:
  
  Use transaction WE19 (Test Tool for IDocs) to simulate the outbound process and check for any errors or issues in the IDoc generation.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer settings are correctly configured in transaction SALE and that the necessary transport routes are established.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALE Overview: ALE is a technology that allows the distribution of data between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems. It uses IDocs (Intermediate Documents) for data exchange.
  IDoc Types: Understanding the IDoc types and their structure is crucial for troubleshooting ALE issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or the components involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the B1492 error message in your SAP system.