How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE142 - Channel '&1' deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Channel '&1' deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE142 - Channel '&1' deactivated ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE142 Channel '&1' deactivated typically indicates that a specific communication channel in the SAP system has been deactivated. This can occur in various contexts, such as when using SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO), where channels are used for message processing.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The channel may have been manually deactivated by an administrator for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues that led to the channel being deactivated.
  Error in Channel: The channel may have encountered errors during processing, leading to its deactivation.
  System Maintenance: The system may have undergone maintenance or updates that affected the channel's status.
  Resource Constraints: If the system is under heavy load or resource constraints, channels may be deactivated to manage performance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Channel:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory in the SAP PI/PO system.
  Locate the specific channel that is deactivated (using the name indicated in the error message).
  Reactivate the channel by selecting it and choosing the option to activate or enable it.
  
  
  
  Check Channel Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings of the channel to ensure that all parameters are correctly set.
  Verify that the channel is properly connected to the necessary systems and endpoints.
  
  
  
  Monitor Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any errors or warnings that may provide insight into why the channel was deactivated.
  Look for any related error messages that could indicate underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Test the Channel:
  
  After reactivation, perform a test to ensure that the channel is functioning correctly and can process messages as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI for monitoring messages or SXI_MONITOR for checking integration scenarios.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the error.
  System Performance: Regularly monitor system performance and resource usage to prevent issues related to channel deactivation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.