How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_CS118 - Creating ALE distribution package &1...

/ISDFPS/MM_CS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_CS -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Creating ALE distribution package &1...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_CS118 - Creating ALE distribution package &1... ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_CS118 typically occurs during the process of creating an Application Link Enabling (ALE) distribution package in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The ALE configuration might be incomplete or incorrect. This includes settings related to logical systems, distribution model, or message types.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to create the ALE distribution package.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the transport layer or system connectivity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Verify that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction SALE.
  Ensure that the distribution model is correctly set up and that