How To Fix R3124 - ALE message type & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: ALE message type & is not active

What causes this issue?

The ALE message type &v1& is not active. Therefore, no delta can be
specified.

How to fix this error?

Activate the message type &v1& in the source system with transaction
<ZH>BD50</> and restart the extraction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3124 - ALE message type & is not active ?

  The SAP error message R3124, which states that "ALE message type & is not active," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when the system is trying to process an ALE message type that has not been activated or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Message Type: The specific ALE message type that is being referenced in the error is not activated in the system. This can happen if the message type was never set up or if it was deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the ALE settings, such as missing or incorrect settings in the distribution model.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Message Type:
  
  Go to transaction code WE81 (Message Types) to check the status of the message type.
  If the message type is inactive, you can activate it by using transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and ensuring that the relevant message type is included in the partner profile.
  You may also need to check transaction code BD64 (Distribution Model) to ensure that the message type is included in the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the ALE settings is complete and correct. This includes checking the distribution model and ensuring that the message type is properly assigned to the relevant logical systems.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the message type are in place in the relevant partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the message type was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects related to the message type have been transported and activated in the target system.
  You may need to re-transport or manually activate the message type if it was not included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Message Types
  BD64: Distribution Model
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE42: Process Codes
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the ALE message type in question.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the processing of the ALE message and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R3124 error and ensure that the ALE message type is active and functioning correctly.