How To Fix FAGL_ALE012 - ALE distribution scenario is not active in any of the company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ALE distribution scenario is not active in any of the company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ALE012 - ALE distribution scenario is not active in any of the company codes ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ALE012 indicates that the ALE (Application Link Enabling) distribution scenario is not active for any of the company codes in your system. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or process that relies on ALE distribution for financial data, but the necessary configuration has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Distribution Scenario: The ALE distribution scenario for the Financial Accounting (FI) module is not activated for the company codes involved.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the ALE distribution setup.
  Company Code Settings: The specific company codes you are working with may not have been properly configured to use ALE.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_ALE012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ALE Distribution Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Integration with Other Applications > ALE > Define Distribution Scenarios.
  Ensure that the relevant distribution scenario for your company codes is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate the Distribution Scenario:
  
  If the distribution scenario is not active, you will need to activate it for the relevant company codes.
  Select the appropriate scenario and activate it for the company codes that need to participate in the ALE distribution.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company codes are correctly set up in the ALE configuration.
  Verify that the logical systems for the company codes are defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by executing the transaction or process that previously generated the error.
  Monitor the system for any further errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring ALE for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALE (Application Link Enabling): A technology that allows different SAP systems or different applications within the same system to communicate and exchange data.
  Logical Systems: These are defined in the SAP system to represent different company codes or systems in the ALE configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BD64 (for distribution model) and WE20 (for partner profiles) to manage ALE settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or logs.