CNV_20410_CHECK018 - Participating operating concerns have no ALE (CO-PA distribution) active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20410_CHECK - Messages for ERKRS checks

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Participating operating concerns have no ALE (CO-PA distribution) active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20410_CHECK018 - Participating operating concerns have no ALE (CO-PA distribution) active ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20410_CHECK018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the operating concerns in the context of CO-PA (Controlling - Profitability Analysis) distribution. Specifically, it suggests that the participating operating concerns do not have ALE (Application Link Enabling) active, which is necessary for data distribution between different systems or clients.
  Cause:
  
  ALE Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the ALE settings for the operating concerns involved in the CO-PA distribution are not activated. ALE is required for the distribution of CO-PA data across different systems or clients.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the operating concerns that prevent ALE from being activated.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the operating concerns in the ALE configuration might be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ALE Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Settings for CO-PA -> Activate Application Link Enabling (ALE).
  Ensure that ALE is activated for the relevant operating concerns.
  
  
  
  Review Operating Concerns:
  
  Use transaction code OKB9 to check the settings of the operating concerns.
  Ensure that the operating concerns are correctly configured and that they are set up to allow for ALE distribution.
  
  
  
  Maintain Distribution Model:
  
  Use transaction code BD64 to maintain the distribution model.
  Ensure that the necessary logical systems and message types are correctly defined for the operating concerns.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for any inconsistencies or errors that might prevent ALE from functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and ALE for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the ALE distribution is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OKB9: Check and maintain operating concern settings.
  BD64: Maintain the distribution model for ALE.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on CO-PA and ALE configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20410_CHECK018 error and ensure that your CO-PA distribution is set up correctly.