How To Fix /SCWM/MFS447 - Handle for TCP communication missing

/SCWM/MFS447 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Handle for TCP communication missing

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/SCWM/MFS447 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS447 Handle for TCP communication missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when there is an issue with the TCP communication setup between the EWM system and the Material Flow System (MFS). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid TCP handle for communication, which is essential for the integration between EWM and MFS.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The TCP communication settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Network Problems: There could be network connectivity issues between the EWM and MFS systems.
  Service Not Running: The required services for TCP communication may not be running on the server.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters for the TCP connection might be incorrectly set or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to establish the TCP connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the TCP communication settings in the SAP EWM configuration.