How To Fix SXMSF020 - Message filters can only be changed for inactive jobs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Message filters can only be changed for inactive jobs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF020 - Message filters can only be changed for inactive jobs ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF020 indicates that you are trying to change message filters for a job that is currently active. In SAP, message filters are used to control the processing of messages in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) environment. However, these filters can only be modified when the job is inactive.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that you are attempting to modify the message filters of a job that is currently running or active. Inactive jobs are those that have completed their processing or have been stopped.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job you are trying to modify. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM37) to view the job status.
  
  
  Stop the Job: If the job is active, you will need to stop it before you can change the message filters. You can do this in the job monitoring transaction (SM37) by selecting the job and choosing the option to stop it.
  
  
  Change Filters: Once the job is inactive, you can proceed to change the message filters as needed.
  
  
  Restart the Job: After making the necessary changes to the filters, you can restart the job to apply the new settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SXMB_MONI: Integration Engine Monitoring
  SXMSIF: Message Filter Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on message processing and job management in SAP PI/XI.
  
  
  Best Practices: It is advisable to plan changes to message filters during maintenance windows or periods of low activity to minimize disruption.
  
  
  Error Logs: If you continue to experience issues, check the error logs for additional details that may provide insight into the problem.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SXMSF020 error and successfully modify the message filters for your job.