How To Fix /ISDFPS/SYNC157 - OK indicator is not set for ALE inbound procg -> cannot start job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SYNC -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: OK indicator is not set for ALE inbound procg -> cannot start job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC157 - OK indicator is not set for ALE inbound procg -> cannot start job ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SYNC157 OK indicator is not set for ALE inbound processing -> cannot start job typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when there is an issue with the inbound processing of data. This error indicates that the system is unable to start a job because the necessary conditions for processing the ALE inbound data have not been met.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing OK Indicator: The error suggests that the OK indicator, which is a flag that indicates whether the system is ready to process the inbound data, is not set. This could be due to:
  
  Previous errors in the ALE processing that have not been resolved.
  Configuration issues in the ALE setup.
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the inbound IDoc.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling or the job itself may not be properly configured.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly for the specific ALE process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDocs related to the inbound processing. Look for any errors or issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Review Application Logs: Check the application logs for any related error messages that could provide more context on why the OK indicator is not set. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  Reprocess IDocs: If there are IDocs in error status, you may need to reprocess them. You can do this using transaction BD87 to reprocess the IDocs.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the ALE configuration settings in transaction SALE to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the inbound processing.
  
  
  Job Configuration: If the error is related to job scheduling, check the job configuration in transaction SM37 to ensure that the job is set up correctly and is not encountering any issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ALE processing for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05: To monitor IDocs.
  SLG1: To view application logs.
  BD87: To reprocess IDocs.
  SM37: To check job status.
  
  
  
  ALE Configuration: Ensure that the logical systems, distribution model, and partner profiles are correctly configured.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.