How To Fix KM167 - Error sending lines items through ALE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Error sending lines items through ALE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM167 - Error sending lines items through ALE ?

  The SAP error message KM167, which indicates an issue with sending line items through ALE (Application Link Enabling), can arise from various causes. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of KM167 Error
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the ALE settings can lead to this error. This includes issues with the logical system, distribution model, or partner profiles.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the line items being sent contain invalid or incomplete data, this can trigger the error. This might include missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  IDoc Issues: Problems with the IDoc structure or status can also cause this error. For example, if the IDoc is not generated correctly or is in an error state.
  
  
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the systems involved in the ALE communication can lead to failures in sending line items.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user or system trying to send the line items can also result in this error.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the ALE configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and BD64 (Distribution Model).
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined and that the necessary message types are included in the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the line items being sent for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Monitor IDocs:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor the IDocs. Check for any IDocs that are in error status and analyze the error messages associated with them.
  If IDocs are in error, you may need to correct the data and reprocess them.
  
  
  
  Check Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems. You can test connectivity using tools like ping or telnet to check if the systems can communicate.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user or system has the necessary permissions to send line items through ALE.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs. This may involve looking at the function modules or programs involved in the ALE processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD64: Distribution Model
  WE02 / WE05: IDoc Monitoring
  SM58: Asynchronous RFC Monitoring
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to KM167 or ALE processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KM167 error effectively. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.