How To Fix SALERT018 - Alert forwarding in XML format

SALERT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALERT - Messages for the Alert Framework

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Alert forwarding in XML format

What causes this issue?

The configuration of the alert server indicates forwarding to an
external alert server.

System Response

No alert is created in the system. The alert data is forwarded instead.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALERT018 - Alert forwarding in XML format ?

  The SAP error message SALERT018 indicates an issue with alert forwarding in XML format. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration or processing of alert messages in the SAP system. Below are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The alert forwarding settings may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  XML Formatting Errors: The XML data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can prevent alerts from being sent to the intended destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may lack the necessary permissions to send alerts.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may cause delays or failures in processing alerts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the alert configuration settings in transaction codes like ALRTCATDEF (Alert Category Definition) and ALRTCUST (Alert Customizing).
  Ensure that the destination for alert forwarding is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate