How To Fix -5304 - Serialization for sender & is not active

-5304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Serialization for sender & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5304 - Serialization for sender & is not active ?

  The SAP error message -5304: Serialization for sender & is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO). This error indicates that the system is trying to process messages from a sender that is not currently active or properly configured for serialization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Sender: The sender system or the communication channel may not be active. This can happen if the sender system is down or if the communication channel is not configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sender agreement or the communication channel.
  Serialization Settings: The serialization settings for the sender might not be properly defined, leading to the system being unable to process messages in the expected order.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems in the transport layer, such as network issues or incorrect routing, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sender System: Ensure that the sender system is