How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_CP059 - Cannot determine ALE central system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_CP -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot determine ALE central system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP059 - Cannot determine ALE central system ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP059 Cannot determine ALE central system typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when working with Application Link Enabling (ALE) in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the central system for the ALE configuration, which is necessary for data distribution between different SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ALE configuration might not be set up correctly in the system. This includes missing logical systems or incorrect settings in the distribution model.
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name might be incorrectly defined or not assigned to the client.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there might be issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the ALE configuration.
  System Connectivity: There could be connectivity issues between the systems involved in the ALE setup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SALE and verify the ALE configuration.
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate clients.
  Check the distribution model using transaction BD64 to ensure that the necessary messages are set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System Name:
  
  Use transaction SCC4 to check the logical system name assigned to your client.
  Ensure that the logical system name is correctly defined in the system and matches the expected name in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify ALE settings.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  If the ALE setup involves multiple systems, ensure that there are no connectivity issues between them.
  Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC connections and test them for successful communication.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALE: ALE Configuration
  BD64: Distribution Model
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on ALE configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.