How To Fix MQ117 - This indicator controls the programs to be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 117

• Message text: This indicator controls the programs to be started

What causes this issue?

This indicator controls the programs to be started for each phase.

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?

If you select the field, all programs from the phase are started.
Programs which have already run are also started.
If you do not select the field, only programs which have not run
previously or which were terminated with an error are started.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ117 - This indicator controls the programs to be started ?

  The SAP error message MQ117, which states "This indicator controls the programs to be started," typically relates to the configuration of the message queue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of message processing and background job scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the message queue settings or when the system is unable to determine which programs should be started based on the current configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the message queue or the related programs may not be correctly defined.
  Missing Programs: The programs that are supposed to be triggered by the message queue might not be available or properly registered in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the message queue may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that are preventing the message queue from functioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMQ1 (for inbound queues) or SMQ2 (for outbound queues) to check the status of the queues.
  Verify the configuration settings for the message queues and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Programs:
  
  Ensure that the programs that should be triggered by the message queue are correctly defined and available in the system.
  Check if the programs are active and not in a failed state.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the message queues.
  You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart the Queue:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the message queue can resolve temporary issues. You can do this in SMQ1 or SMQ2.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to message queues for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SMQ1, SMQ2, SM21, and SU53.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to MQ117 or message queue processing.
  System Monitoring: Regularly monitor the message queues to ensure they are functioning correctly and to catch any issues early.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MQ117 error in your SAP system.