How To Fix KM165 - Error deleting data in ALE

KM165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Error deleting data in ALE

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while data was being deleted in the profit center's
master system.

System Response

The deletion process was canceled. Some data may have not been deleted
or deleted only partially.

How to fix this error?

Check the data records that were to be deleted in that system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM165 - Details

• The SAP error message KM165, which states "Error deleting data in ALE," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when there is an issue with the deletion of data in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying communication between systems.
  Causes of KM165 Error
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data you are trying to delete may not exist in the target system or may have been modified or deleted by another process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the ALE settings, such as distribution model or logical systems, can lead to errors during data deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the RFC connection or issues with the ALE distribution.
  
  
  Message Status: The status of the message being processed may