Troubleshooting: error when starting WebSphere Commerce test server with CEA enabled

When starting the WebSphere Commerce test server in the Development environment once Communications Enabled Applications is enabled for coshopping, the error message UDP Channel UDP_1 Initialization failed.. might display.

Problem

When successfully enabling Communications Enabled Applications (CEA) for coshopping, the CEA widgets use the assigned port. Email and instant messaging applications might try to use the same port. In the Development Environment when you start the WebSphere Commerce test server, CEA will access the port. If another application is using the port, the error message UDP Channel UDP_1 Initialization failed.. might display.

Solution

The warning message displays when another application is using the same port as CEA. Close the application and proceed to use the Development Environment. You can ignore the message if the conflicting application does not affect any WebSphere Commerce features.