How To Fix /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER017 - Failed while raising alert: queue definition &1, category &2, queue &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Failed while raising alert: queue definition &1, category &2, queue &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER017 - Failed while raising alert: queue definition &1, category &2, queue &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER017 Failed while raising alert: queue definition &1, category &2, queue &3 typically indicates an issue related to the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system's integration with the message queue (MQ) system. This error can occur when the system attempts to raise an alert but encounters a problem with the specified queue definition, category, or queue.
  Causes:
  
  Queue Definition Issues: The specified queue definition may not exist or may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  Queue Configuration: The message queue (e.g., SAP's own queuing mechanism or an external MQ system) may not be properly set up or may be down.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to raise the alert may not have the necessary permissions to access the queue.
  Network Issues: If the queue is external, there may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the queue.
  System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the EWM or the underlying SAP