Queue managers troubleshooting

Use the advice given here to help you to resolve common problems that can arise when you use queue managers.

Queue manager unavailable error

  • Scenario: You receive a queue manager unavailable error.
  • Explanation: Configuration file errors typically prevent queue managers from being found, and result in queue manager unavailable errors. On Windows, problems in the qm.ini file can cause queue manager unavailable errors when a queue manager is started.
  • Solution: Ensure that the configuration files exist, and that the IBM MQ configuration file references the correct queue manager and log directories. On Windows, check for problems in the qm.ini file.