How To Fix 00247 - Remote or local gateway not running, Note 1138406

00247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Remote or local gateway not running, Note 1138406

Self-Explanatory Message

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00247 - Details

• The SAP error message 00247, which states "Remote or local gateway not running," typically indicates that there is an issue with the communication between the SAP system and the gateway. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to connect to a remote system or when the local gateway is not functioning properly.
  Causes:
  
  Gateway Not Running: The SAP gateway service may not be started on the server.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the remote system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the remote system can lead to this error.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports for communication.
  SAP Instance Issues: The SAP instance may not be properly configured or may have encountered an error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Gateway Status:
  
  Use transaction code SMGW to check the status of the gateway. Ensure that the gateway is running.
  If it is not running, you may