How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR147 - SAP GUI is not available in destination &1 to show queue content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: SAP GUI is not available in destination &1 to show queue content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR147 - SAP GUI is not available in destination &1 to show queue content ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR147 indicates that the SAP GUI is not available in the specified destination, which prevents the system from displaying the queue content in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) monitor. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access a specific destination (like a remote system or a different client) but cannot establish a connection to the SAP GUI.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the destination.
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination might not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  SAP GUI Not Installed: The SAP GUI may not be installed on the machine trying to access the destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the destination.
  System Configuration: The destination system may not be properly set up to allow GUI access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and functioning correctly.
  Use tools like ping or tracert to verify connectivity to the destination.
  
  
  
  Verify Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly defined and that the connection type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Install SAP GUI:
  
  If the SAP GUI is not installed on the client machine, download and install the appropriate version of SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the destination. This can be checked in transaction SU01 for user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the destination system is configured to allow GUI access. This may involve checking the instance profile and ensuring that the necessary services are running.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and authorizations.
  SICF: To check and manage HTTP services.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on EWM and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/MONITOR147 error message.