How To Fix CMX_PM006 - Destination &1: Unable to transfer text to alert completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_PM - Messages for Process Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Destination &1: Unable to transfer text to alert completely

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526C507AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>process message</> is to
be sent to a <DS:GLOS.3526C50AAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>destination</>
of <LS>Type 5 - <DS:GLOS.46B27CFFE6F5D411BCBB0800060D9C68>Alert
Category</></>.
The sytem can only transfer long texts of up to 255 characters.
However, the long text for characteristic &V2& is longer than that. The
message is processed but only the first 255 characters of the long text
are displayed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMX_PM006 - Destination &1: Unable to transfer text to alert completely ?

  The SAP error message CMX_PM006, which states "Destination &1: Unable to transfer text to alert completely," typically occurs in the context of SAP's alert management system. This error indicates that there was an issue with transferring text data to a specified destination, which could be related to various factors such as configuration issues, network problems, or data size limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Destination Configuration Issues: The destination specified in the error message may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Problems: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the destination (e.g., email server, external system).
  Data Size Limitations: The text being transferred may exceed the maximum size allowed for the destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to send alerts to the specified destination.
  System Performance: High load on the SAP system or the destination system may cause delays or failures in processing the alert.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the destination in transaction SM59 (RFC destinations) or the relevant configuration for the alerting mechanism.
  Ensure that the destination is active and reachable.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the destination.
  Ensure that firewalls or network settings are not blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Review Data Size:
  
  Check the size of the text being sent. If it exceeds the limit, consider truncating the text or splitting it into smaller parts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to send alerts to the destination.
  Review roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check the performance of the SAP system and the destination system. Look for any bottlenecks or high resource usage that may be affecting alert processing.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the failure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 for checking RFC destinations.
  SLG1 for viewing application logs.
  ALRTDISP for managing alerts.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for alert management and troubleshooting related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CMX_PM006 error in your SAP system.