How To Fix 00236 - SAP gateway connection failed. Is SAP gateway started?

00236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: SAP gateway connection failed. Is SAP gateway started?

What causes this issue?

The SAP gateway was not started or the parameters for setting up the
connection are not correct. Contact the person in charge.

System Response

The CPIC link is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Start the SAP gateway or correct the parameters for setting up the
connection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00236 - Details

• The SAP error message "00236 SAP gateway connection failed" typically indicates that there is an issue with the SAP Gateway service, which is responsible for handling communication between the SAP system and external applications or clients. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  SAP Gateway Not Started: The SAP Gateway service may not be running. This is the most common cause of the error.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the client and the SAP server.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SAP Gateway may be misconfigured, including incorrect parameters in the instance profile or the SAP router string.
  Firewall Issues: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports for SAP Gateway communication.
  Resource Limitations: The server may be experiencing resource limitations (CPU, memory) that prevent the Gateway from functioning properly.
  SAP System Down: The entire SAP system may be down or undergoing maintenance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway Status:
  
  Use transaction code SMGW in the