How To Fix HR_FM_BUDGET_PD023 - ALE receiver determination failed, receiver not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_FM_BUDGET_PD - HR: Text for Funds Management Budget Period Integration

• Message number: 023

• Message text: ALE receiver determination failed, receiver not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_FM_BUDGET_PD023 - ALE receiver determination failed, receiver not unique ?

  The SAP error message HR_FM_BUDGET_PD023 indicates that there is an issue with the ALE (Application Link Enabling) receiver determination process. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to determine a unique receiver for the message being processed, which can occur in various scenarios involving data distribution between different SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Receivers: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple receivers defined for the same message type in the ALE configuration. When the system tries to determine which receiver to use, it finds more than one option, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the ALE distribution model, such as missing or incorrect entries in the partner profiles or distribution model.
  Message Type Issues: The message type being processed may not be correctly defined or may not have a unique receiver assigned in the ALE settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify the partner profiles for the relevant systems. Ensure that the correct message types are assigned to the appropriate partners.
  Check transaction BD64 (Distribution Model) to ensure that the distribution model is correctly set up and that there are no duplicate entries for the same message type.
  
  
  
  Review Message Types:
  
  Ensure that the message type being processed has a unique receiver defined. If there are multiple receivers, you may need to adjust the configuration to ensure that only one receiver is active for that message type.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction WE21:
  
  In transaction WE21 (Port Definition), check the port settings to ensure that they are correctly configured for the systems involved.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the ALE processing to identify where the determination is failing. This can involve looking at the function modules or methods that handle the ALE processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ALE configuration and troubleshooting for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD64: Distribution Model
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE19: Test IDoc Processing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HR_FM_BUDGET_PD023 error in your SAP system.