How To Fix FAGL_ALE001 - Distribut. scenario "Totals Doc. and Single Doc. Transfer" is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ALE - Single Document and Totals Document Transfer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Distribut. scenario "Totals Doc. and Single Doc. Transfer" is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ALE001 - Distribut. scenario "Totals Doc. and Single Doc. Transfer" is not active ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ALE001 indicates that the distribution scenario for transferring totals documents and single documents is not active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of using the ALE (Application Link Enabling) functionality for financial data distribution in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the specific distribution scenario for transferring financial documents (totals and single documents) has not been activated in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The necessary configuration for the ALE distribution scenario has not been set up or activated.
  Missing Customizing: The required customizing settings in the SAP system for the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the distribution scenario for totals and single document transfer. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Data Transfer > ALE > Define Distribution Scenarios.
  
  
  
  Activate the Distribution Scenario:
  
  In the "Define Distribution Scenarios" section, check if the scenario for "Totals Document and Single Document Transfer" is listed.
  If it is not active, you will need to activate it. This may involve selecting the scenario and enabling it.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related settings for ALE distribution are correctly configured, including partner profiles and message types.
  Verify that the necessary RFC connections are established if you are transferring data between different systems.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data transfer works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ALEAUDIT for monitoring ALE messages and WE20 for partner profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on ALE configuration and distribution scenarios.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance, or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_ALE001 error and successfully activate the required distribution scenario in your SAP system.