How To Fix FAGL_ALE009 - No ALE connection has been set up for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No ALE connection has been set up for company code &1

What causes this issue?

In the cross-company code document, no ALE connection has been set up
for company code &V1&.
However, cross-company code documents can only be posted when the ALE
connection is set up for all company codes.

System Response

The document <ZH>cannot</> be posted..

How to fix this error?

Ensure that an ALE connection is set up for all company codes. (You do
this using the transactions <LS>Distribution Model</> (<AB>BD64</>) and
<LS>Partner Profiles</> (<AB>WE20</>).)

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ALE009 - No ALE connection has been set up for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ALE009 indicates that there is no Application Link Enabling (ALE) connection set up for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires data transfer between different systems or clients, and the necessary ALE configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ALE Configuration: The ALE connection for the specified company code has not been established in the system.
  Incorrect Logical System: The logical system for the company code may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected configuration.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer that prevent the ALE connection from being recognized.
  Client-Specific Settings: The settings may be client-specific, and the required configuration might not be present in the current client.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_ALE009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SALE (ALE Administration).
  Navigate to Basic Settings > Logical Systems and ensure that the logical system for the company code is defined.
  Check the ALE Distribution Model to ensure that the necessary message types and distribution settings are configured for the company code.
  
  
  
  Define Logical System:
  
  If the logical system is not defined, create it using transaction BD54.
  Ensure that the logical system name matches the naming conventions and is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Distribution Model:
  
  Use transaction BD64 to maintain the distribution model.
  Ensure that the relevant message types (e.g., for financial postings) are included in the model for the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profiles for the logical system.
  Ensure that the partner profiles are correctly set up to allow communication between the systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer Configuration:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured and that the necessary transport requests have been released.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  If the configuration is client-specific, ensure that you are in the correct client and that the settings are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALE: ALE Administration
  BD54: Maintain Logical Systems
  BD64: Maintain Distribution Model
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed information on setting up ALE connections.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the FAGL_ALE009 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_ALE009 error and establish the necessary ALE connection for the specified company code.