How To Fix SXMSF105 - Queue &1 contains &2 entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Queue &1 contains &2 entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF105 - Queue &1 contains &2 entries ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF105 indicates that a specific queue in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) system contains a certain number of entries. The message format is typically as follows:
  SXMSF105 Queue &1 contains &2 entries
  Where &1 represents the name of the queue, and &2 represents the number of entries in that queue.
  Cause:
  This message is generally informational and indicates that there are messages waiting in a specific queue for processing. The presence of entries in the queue can be due to various reasons, including:
  
  Processing Delays: The messages may be waiting for processing due to system performance issues or bottlenecks.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the integration scenarios that prevent messages from being processed.
  Error Handling: Messages may have encountered errors during processing and are being held in the queue for manual intervention or reprocessing.
  High Volume of Messages: A sudden spike in message volume can lead to queues filling up if the processing rate cannot keep up.
  
  Solution:
  To address the issue indicated by the SXMSF105 message, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Monitor Queue Status: Use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI or SXMB_IFR to monitor the status of the queues and identify any messages that are stuck or in error.
  
  
  Check for Errors: Investigate any error messages associated with the entries in the queue. You can use the message monitoring tools to find out if there are specific messages that have failed.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: If the system is experiencing performance issues, consider tuning the performance of the SAP PI/XI system. This may involve adjusting the configuration of the integration engine, increasing resources, or optimizing the processing logic.
  
  
  Reprocess Messages: If there are messages that have failed, you may need to reprocess them. This can often be done through the message monitoring tools, where you can select messages and choose to reprocess them.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of your integration scenarios to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no issues that could be causing messages to be held in the queue.
  
  
  Increase Queue Capacity: If the volume of messages is consistently high, consider increasing the capacity of the queues or scaling your infrastructure to handle the load.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages), SXMB_IFR (for integration framework), and SXI_MONI (for monitoring integration scenarios).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message processing in your version of SAP PI/XI.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed guidance on message processing, error handling, and performance tuning in SAP PI/XI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issues related to the SXMSF105 error message effectively.