How To Fix /SCWM/MFS050 - Communication channel &1 (&2) already or currently being synchronized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Communication channel &1 (&2) already or currently being synchronized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS050 - Communication channel &1 (&2) already or currently being synchronized ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS050 Communication channel &1 (&2) already or currently being synchronized typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with the integration of the Material Flow System (MFS). This error indicates that a communication channel is already in the process of synchronization, which can lead to conflicts or issues in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Synchronization: The error usually arises when there are multiple attempts to synchronize the same communication channel simultaneously. This can happen if:
  
  A synchronization process is already running for the specified channel.
  There are multiple processes or users trying to initiate synchronization at the same time.
  
  
  
  System Locking: The system may have a locking mechanism that prevents multiple synchronization processes from running concurrently to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the communication channels or the MFS settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Verify if there is an ongoing