How To Fix MSGSERVER053 - Server & deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Server & deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGSERVER053 - Server & deactivated ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER053 indicates that a message server is deactivated. This can occur in a distributed SAP system landscape where the message server is responsible for managing communication between different application servers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Message Server Down: The message server may have crashed or been stopped intentionally for maintenance.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the instance profiles or the message server configuration can lead to this error.
  Network Issues: Network connectivity problems can prevent the application servers from communicating with the message server.
  Resource Limitations: The server may be running out of resources (CPU, memory) which can lead to it being unresponsive or deactivated.
  System Updates or Patches: Recent updates or patches may have caused the message server to become inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Server Status: Use the SAP Management Console (SAP MC) or transaction SMMS to check the status of the message server. Ensure it is running.
  Restart the Message Server: If the message server is