How To Fix UPS225 - Not authorized to create an ALE distribution packet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Not authorized to create an ALE distribution packet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS225 - Not authorized to create an ALE distribution packet ?

  The SAP error message UPS225, which states "Not authorized to create an ALE distribution packet," typically occurs when a user attempts to create an Application Link Enabling (ALE) distribution packet but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations in their user profile to create ALE distribution packets. This is often related to missing roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the ALE settings or the distribution model that could lead to authorization checks failing.
  User Role Changes: If user roles have been modified recently, the user may have lost access to the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for ALE distribution are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for ALE processing. Common authorization objects related to ALE include:
  
  S_ALE_DISTR (ALE Distribution)
  S_ALE_RECV (ALE Receiver)
  S_ALE_SEND (ALE Sender)
  
  
  
  
  
  Review ALE Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ALE configuration is correctly set up. Check the distribution model and ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the process again to ensure that the user can now create the ALE distribution packet without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  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.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  BD64: Distribution Model
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on ALE configuration and authorization management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further investigation.