How To Fix KT316 - ALE: Transport cost centers only with ALE tools

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 316

• Message text: ALE: Transport cost centers only with ALE tools

What causes this issue?

In controlling area &V1&, at least one cost center exists which is
assigned to a logical system. If ALE is being used productively, cost
centers may only be sent by means of ALE for reasons of consistency.

System Response

The cost centers are not included in the transport request.

How to fix this error?

Use the ALE tools for sending the cost centers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT316 - ALE: Transport cost centers only with ALE tools ?

  The SAP error message KT316, which states "ALE: Transport cost centers only with ALE tools," typically occurs in the context of the ALE (Application Link Enabling) framework when trying to transport cost center data between different SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is expecting the cost center data to be transported using ALE tools rather than traditional transport methods.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to transport cost centers using standard transport requests instead of the ALE mechanism. Cost centers are part of the controlling (CO) module in SAP, and their data is often managed through ALE to ensure consistency and proper data synchronization across different systems.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Use ALE for Transporting Cost Centers:
  
  Ensure that you are using the ALE framework to transport cost center data. This typically involves using IDocs (Intermediate Documents) to transfer data between systems.
  You may need to set up the necessary distribution model and configure the relevant settings in transaction BD64 (Maintain Distribution Model).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ALE configuration for cost centers is correctly set up. This includes ensuring that the necessary message types and IDoc types are defined and that the logical systems are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction KSC1 to create cost centers in the source system and ensure that they are properly set up for ALE distribution.
  Use transaction KSC2 to change cost centers and ensure that any changes are also distributed via ALE.
  
  
  
  Monitor IDocs:
  
  After setting up the ALE configuration, monitor the IDocs using transaction WE02 or WE05 to ensure that they are being generated and processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on setting up ALE for cost centers, as well as any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary for your particular SAP version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALE Overview: ALE is a technology that allows different SAP systems to communicate and share data. It is particularly useful for organizations with multiple SAP instances or those that need to integrate with non-SAP systems.
  IDocs: IDocs are the standard data structure used in SAP for asynchronous data exchange. They are crucial for the ALE framework.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the KT316 error.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you are using the appropriate ALE tools for transporting cost centers, you should be able to resolve the KT316 error.