How To Fix USMDZ3207 - &1 &2 Method for distributing cost centers via ALE is not activated

USMDZ3207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 207

• Message text: &1 &2 Method for distributing cost centers via ALE is not activated

What causes this issue?

The method for distributing cost centers via <ZK>Application Link
Enabling</> ALE is not activated for the controlling area. Therefore, in
the selected controlling area, you must not enter a value for the <LS>
Logical System</> field.

System Response

The cost center cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the value in the <LS>Logical System</> field or change the
controlling area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMDZ3207 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3207 indicates that the method for distributing cost centers via ALE (Application Link Enabling) is not activated in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a task that involves the distribution of cost centers, but the necessary configuration for ALE is not set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  ALE Configuration Not Activated: The ALE distribution method for cost centers has not been activated in the system.
  Missing Settings: There may be missing settings in the ALE configuration that are required for the distribution of cost centers.
  Incorrect Logical System Configuration: The logical system may not be correctly configured or linked to the appropriate client.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error USMDZ3207, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate ALE for Cost Centers:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Integration with Other SAP Components -> ALE Interface.
  Check if the distribution method for cost