KM164 - ALE scenario cannot be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 164

• Message text: ALE scenario cannot be found

What causes this issue?

The system could determine neither the company code nor the controlling
area when calling function module "KE_TRANSACTION_DATA_DELETE", it
could not be determined whether or not an ALE scenario is active for
Profit Center Accounting. Consequently, no documents can be sent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the function module was called correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM164 - ALE scenario cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message KM164, which states "ALE scenario cannot be found," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when the system is unable to locate a specific ALE scenario that is required for processing. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ALE scenario may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Logical System Setup: The logical systems involved in the ALE communication may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the ALE configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version mismatches between the systems involved in the ALE communication, it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ALE configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and ensure that the partner profiles are correctly set up for the logical systems involved.
  Check transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE31 (Message Types) to ensure that the necessary IDoc types and message types are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical Systems:
  
  Use transaction SALE to check the logical system configuration. Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined and that the necessary RFC destinations are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., TBDLS, TBDLT, etc.) for missing entries related to the ALE scenario.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify ALE configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the ALE scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for detailed configuration steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the KM164 error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions 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 KM164 error in your SAP system.