How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR063 - Target system or gateway not active for queue &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Target system or gateway not active for queue &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR063 - Target system or gateway not active for queue &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR063 Target system or gateway not active for queue &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the communication between the SAP system and the target system or gateway that is supposed to process the queue specified by &1. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or when dealing with asynchronous processing.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Target System: The target system that is supposed to process the queue is not active or not reachable.
  Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway might not be running or configured correctly, preventing communication.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the systems.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the RFC destination or the queue might be incorrect.
  Queue Management Issues: The queue itself may be in an inconsistent state or not properly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Target System Status:
  
  Ensure that the target system is up and running. You can do this by logging into the target system and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Verify Gateway Configuration:
  
  Check if the SAP Gateway is active. You can do this by using transaction SMGW in the SAP GUI.
  Ensure that the gateway is properly configured to allow communication with the target system.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the target system.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destinations:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination that corresponds to the target system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the connection test is successful.
  
  
  
  Check Queue Status:
  
  Use transaction /SCWM/QUEUE to monitor the status of the queues. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the queue management.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If the target system or gateway is down, restart the necessary services or processes to bring them back online.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team for further investigation and support.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  /SCWM/QUEUE: Queue Management
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes related to EWM and queue management for more detailed troubleshooting steps and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/MONITOR063.