How To Fix RSAR828 - ALE partner &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 828

• Message text: ALE partner &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR828 - ALE partner &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAR828 indicates that there is an issue with the ALE (Application Link Enabling) partner profile in the context of data transfer or communication between different SAP systems. Specifically, the error message states that the specified ALE partner does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the ALE partner profile for the specified partner (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Name: The partner name specified in the configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the partner profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ALE settings or the logical system definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify if the partner profile for the specified partner exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, ensure that it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile does not exist, create a new one by selecting the appropriate partner type (e.g., Logical System, RFC Destination).
  Fill in the necessary details, including the message types and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System:
  
  Ensure that the logical system associated with the partner is correctly defined in transaction SALE (Logical System).
  Check if the logical system is assigned to the correct client.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the partner profile was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the partner profile or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the ALE configuration settings in transaction SALE to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check the distribution model in transaction BD64 to ensure that the necessary message types and partners are included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  SALE: Logical System Configuration
  BD64: Distribution Model
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc configuration for more detailed guidance on setting up and troubleshooting ALE communication.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR828 error and ensure that the ALE partner is correctly configured in your SAP system.