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Component: BC-MID-ALE
Component Name: ALE Integration Technology
Description: A logical structure with identifying attributes including object type, object name, and object key.
Key Concepts: ALE (Application Link Enabling) is a technology used to exchange data between SAP systems and other systems. ALE Customizing objects are the settings that define how the data is exchanged. These objects include logical systems, ports, partner profiles, and distribution models. How to use it: To use ALE Customizing objects, you must first create a logical system in the SAP system. This is done by entering the system ID and description in the Logical System table. Then, you must create a port for each system that will be exchanging data. The port defines the communication protocol and parameters for the connection. After that, you must create partner profiles for each system that will be exchanging data. The partner profile contains information about the remote system such as its name and address. Finally, you must create a distribution model to define how the data will be exchanged between the two systems. Tips & Tricks: When creating ALE Customizing objects, it is important to ensure that all of the settings are correct. This includes making sure that the logical system ID is correct, that the ports are configured correctly, and that the partner profiles are set up correctly. Additionally, it is important to test the connection between the two systems before going live with it. Related Information: For more information on ALE Customizing objects, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.