How To Fix /SCWM/MFS123 - Communication channel &1 (&2) is locked by another process

/SCWM/MFS123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Communication channel &1 (&2) is locked by another process

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/SCWM/MFS123 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS123 Communication channel &1 (&2) is locked by another process typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with the Material Flow System (MFS) integration. This error indicates that a communication channel, which is essential for the interaction between the EWM and the MFS, is currently locked by another process. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another process is currently using the communication channel. This could happen if multiple transactions or processes are trying to access the same channel simultaneously.
  Long-Running Processes: If a process takes too long to complete, it may hold the lock on the communication channel longer than expected, preventing other processes from accessing it.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the system settings or communication channel settings can also lead to locking issues.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where