How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_CON_CACHE176 - Connection type &1: &2 connections in cache

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_CON_CACHE -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Connection type &1: &2 connections in cache

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_CON_CACHE176 - Connection type &1: &2 connections in cache ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_CON_CACHE176 indicates that there is an issue with the connection cache in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). Specifically, the message states that there are too many connections of a certain type in the cache, which can lead to performance issues or connection failures.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by:
  
  Excessive Connections: The system has reached the maximum number of allowed connections for a specific type, which can occur due to high traffic or improper configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The connection settings in the TM system may not be optimized for the current load or usage patterns.
  Resource Limitations: The underlying database or application server may have limitations on the number of concurrent connections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Increase Connection Limits:
  
  Review and adjust the connection limits in the configuration settings of the SAP TM system. This may involve increasing the maximum number of connections allowed for the specific connection type mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Optimize Usage:
  
  Use monitoring tools to analyze the usage patterns of connections. Identify any processes or transactions that may be consuming excessive connections and optimize them.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  If applicable, consider clearing the connection cache to free up resources. This can sometimes resolve temporary issues related to connection limits.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Ensure that the underlying infrastructure (e.g., database, application server) has sufficient resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle the current load.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the connection types in the SAP TM system. Ensure that they are set according to best practices and the specific needs of your organization.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or specific fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for any related errors or dumps that could provide more context.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available for your specific version of SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the /SCMTMS/MC_CON_CACHE176 error and improve the performance of your SAP TM system.