How To Fix SAI_GLOBAL013 - &1: No ALE systems found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAI_GLOBAL - Message Class for SAI_GLOBAL Objects

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1: No ALE systems found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAI_GLOBAL013 - &1: No ALE systems found ?

  The SAP error message SAI_GLOBAL013 &1: No ALE systems found typically indicates that the system is unable to find any Application Link Enabling (ALE) systems configured in the system landscape. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to send or receive IDocs or when performing certain ALE-related functions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ALE system may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This includes missing partner profiles or logical systems.
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected naming conventions.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the ALE configuration.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be correctly set up to recognize the ALE systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SALE (ALE Configuration).
  Ensure that the logical systems are defined correctly under Define Logical System.
  Verify that the logical system is assigned to the correct client.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  In transaction WE20, check the partner profiles for the relevant logical systems.
  Ensure that the partner profiles are correctly set up for the sending and receiving systems.
  
  
  
  Verify Distribution Model:
  
  Use transaction BD64 to check the distribution model.
  Ensure that the necessary message types and logical systems are included in the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access ALE configuration and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Re-transport the configuration if necessary.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system settings are correctly configured to recognize the ALE systems. This may involve checking the system parameters or settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALE Overview: ALE is a technology that allows different SAP systems to communicate with each other. It is often used for data distribution and integration between systems.
  IDocs: Intermediate Documents (IDocs) are the data containers used in ALE for data exchange between systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALE: ALE Configuration
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD64: Distribution Model
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or refer to SAP Notes related to ALE configuration and troubleshooting.