How To Fix GL363 - A receiver could not be determined for message type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 363

• Message text: A receiver could not be determined for message type &

What causes this issue?

Distribution scenarios have not yet been defined for message type &v1&
in the ALE distribution model.

System Response

The export cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the ALE distribution model for message type &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL363 - A receiver could not be determined for message type & ?

  The SAP error message GL363, which states "A receiver could not be determined for message type &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when dealing with IDocs and message types in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable receiver for the specified message type, which can prevent the successful processing of messages.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the message type is not set up in the system. This could include missing partner profiles, message types, or communication settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type specified may not be valid or may not have been defined in the system.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing fields or incorrect values that prevent the system from determining the receiver.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: If the message is being sent across different systems (e.g., from a development to a production environment), there may be transport layer issues or missing configurations in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to send the message may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configurations.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the message type is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the partner profiles (transaction WE20) and ensuring that the message type is associated with the correct logical system.
  Ensure that the necessary communication settings are in place for the sender and receiver systems.
  
  
  
  Validate Message Type:
  
  Confirm that the message type being used is valid and correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction WE81 (for IDoc types) or relevant AIF configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being sent to ensure that all required fields are populated and that there are no inconsistencies that could prevent the determination of the receiver.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Settings:
  
  If the issue occurs in a transport scenario, ensure that the target system has the same configurations as the source system. This includes checking for any missing configurations that may not have been transported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to send messages and access the relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the message processing and identify where the determination of the receiver fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20 (Partner Profiles)
  WE81 (Message Types)
  WE60 (IDoc Documentation)
  SLG1 (Application Log) to check for additional logs related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to GL363.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Application Interface Framework (AIF) or IDoc processing for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GL363 error in your SAP system.