How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND042 - ALE message type &1 is already in use at &2 / &3

WES_OUTBOUND042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 042

• Message text: ALE message type &1 is already in use at &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND042 - ALE message type &1 is already in use at &2 / &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND042
  Text: ALE message type &1 is already in use at &2 / &3
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or configure an ALE message type that is already assigned or in use in the specified system or client. In other words, the message type you are attempting to use is not unique because it has already been assigned to another logical system or client combination.
  
  &1 = Message type name  
  &2 = Logical system name  
  &3 = Client number
  
  This typically happens during the configuration of ALE (Application Link Enabling) distribution model or when setting up outbound parameters for IDocs.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  You are trying to create or assign an outbound partner profile with a message type that is already assigned to another logical system/client.
  Duplicate entries in the distribution model or partner profiles.
  Incorrect or overlapping configuration in the