How To Fix MCEX180 - XPRA to switch update mode must be restarted

MCEX180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

• Message number: 180

• Message text: XPRA to switch update mode must be restarted

What causes this issue?

The update mode for some logistics applications could not be
automatically converted from XPRA &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Follow the instructions in the long text of the warnings specified in
the log. Afterwards, restart the XPRA.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCEX180 - XPRA to switch update mode must be restarted ?

  The SAP error message MCEX180 indicates that an XPRA (eXpert Program for Restructuring Applications) program needs to be restarted in order to switch the update mode. This typically occurs during the execution of a background job or during a system upgrade or migration process.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Execution: The XPRA program did not complete successfully, possibly due to a system interruption or a previous error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings that prevent the XPRA from switching the update mode.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked or busy, preventing the XPRA from executing properly.
  System Resources: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MCEX180 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Restart the XPRA:
  
  Go to transaction code SE38 or SA38.
  Execute the XPRA program that caused the error again. You may need to check the