How To Fix RU487 - Transfer & order statuses to ALE

RU487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Transfer & order statuses to ALE

Self-Explanatory Message

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RU487 - Details

• The SAP error message RU487, which pertains to the transfer of order statuses to ALE (Application Link Enabling), typically indicates an issue with the configuration or processing of order statuses in the context of ALE distribution. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The ALE configuration for the relevant message type or distribution model may not be set up correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The order or status data being processed may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues during the transfer.
  IDoc Issues: The Intermediate Document (IDoc) structure may not match the expected format, or there may be issues with the IDoc processing.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer of order statuses.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the successful transfer of data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ALE configuration