How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA380 - Distribution was not started (recipient system or ALE not correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Distribution was not started (recipient system or ALE not correct)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA380 - Distribution was not started (recipient system or ALE not correct) ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA380 Distribution was not started (recipient system or ALE not correct) typically indicates an issue with the distribution of data in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) or the configuration of the recipient system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Recipient System Configuration: The recipient system may not be correctly configured in the ALE settings. This could include incorrect logical system names or missing configurations in the partner profiles.
  
  
  ALE Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the ALE distribution model, such as missing or incorrect entries in the distribution model or the message type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the distribution.
  
  
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the sending and receiving systems, preventing the distribution from occurring.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There may be technical errors in the underlying system that are preventing the distribution from being initiated.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 to check the partner profiles for the recipient system. Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined and that the necessary message types are included.
  Use transaction BD64 to check the distribution model and ensure that the relevant entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System Names:
  
  Ensure that the logical system names are correctly defined in transaction SCC4 and that they match the configurations in the ALE settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to perform the distribution. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check if the systems can communicate with each other.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Distribution:
  
  If the issue has been resolved, you may need to reprocess the distribution. This can often be done through the relevant transaction or by using the application log.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD64: Distribution Model
  SCC4: Client Administration
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SEHS/DG_DGA380 Distribution was not started (recipient system or ALE not correct).