How To Fix CL128 - Profile setting in status '&' does not allow ALE maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Profile setting in status '&' does not allow ALE maintenance

What causes this issue?

Status &V1& contains a profile that does not allow changes to the class
by distribution.

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?

Contact your system administrator or the person responsible for
Customzing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL128 - Profile setting in status '&' does not allow ALE maintenance ?

  The SAP error message CL128 indicates that the profile settings for the specified status do not permit ALE (Application Link Enabling) maintenance. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to ALE, such as creating or modifying distribution models, but the system's configuration does not allow it due to the current status of the profile.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Status: The profile you are trying to work with is in a status that restricts ALE maintenance. This could be due to the profile being locked, inactive, or set to a status that does not allow changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform ALE maintenance for the specified profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not be set up to allow ALE maintenance for certain profiles or statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ALEAUDIT or BD54 to check the status of the profile. Ensure that the profile is in a status that allows ALE maintenance.
  If the profile is locked or inactive, you may need to change its status to allow maintenance.
  
  
  
  Change Profile Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the profile settings to allow ALE maintenance. This can typically be done in the transaction code BD52 or BD54.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform ALE maintenance. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to understand the specific settings and configurations related to ALE and profiles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALE (Application Link Enabling): A technology that allows the integration of different SAP systems and non-SAP systems by enabling the exchange of data.
  Profile Management: In SAP, profiles are used to manage various settings and configurations for different applications and processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD52: Change ALE settings for a specific profile.
  BD54: Display ALE settings.
  ALEAUDIT: Audit and check ALE configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.