How To Fix MF107 - Determination of destinations of a distributed system environment (ALE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Determination of destinations of a distributed system environment (ALE)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system checks whether the material is maintained in other systems.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF107 - Determination of destinations of a distributed system environment (ALE) ?

  The SAP error message MF107 typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when the system is unable to determine the destination for a message in a distributed system environment. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for troubleshooting.
  Cause of Error MF107
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is that the ALE configuration is incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing logical systems, incorrect partner profiles, or missing distribution model entries.
  
  
  Logical System Not Defined: The logical system that is supposed to receive the message may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Partner Profile Issues: The partner profile for the logical system may not be set up correctly, or it may not exist.
  
  
  Distribution Model Issues: The distribution model may not include the necessary message types or may not be correctly configured to allow the message to be sent to the intended destination.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings that prevent the system from determining the correct destination.
  
  
  Solutions to Error MF107
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all logical systems involved in the ALE communication are correctly defined in transaction SALE (ALE Configuration).
  Verify that the logical system names are correctly assigned to the respective clients.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 and check the partner profiles for the logical systems involved. Ensure that the necessary message types are included and that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Model:
  
  Use transaction BD64 to check the distribution model. Ensure that the necessary message types are included and that the model is correctly configured to allow communication between the systems.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Review the transport layer settings in transaction SALE to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Messages:
  
  Ensure that the message types you are trying to send are defined in the system and are included in the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Testing and Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction SM58 to check for any failed asynchronous RFC calls that may provide additional context for the error.
  Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent messages and see if there are any issues with message processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALE: ALE Configuration
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD64: Distribution Model
  SM58: Asynchronous RFC Monitoring
  SOST: Send Requests
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error MF107 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MF107 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.