How To Fix 37882 - Connection to SAP System lost. Program terminated

37882 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Connection to SAP System lost. Program terminated

What causes this issue?

The RFC connection between the graphical layout editor on the frontend
and the Screen Painter transaction on the application server was
interrupted. This may be because your application session crashed or
due to an error in the RFC communication software.
RFC-Kommunikations-Software.

System Response

Communication between the two processes cannot be restored. The
graphical layout editor process has therefore been terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is a warning message. All changes to the screen since you last
saved have been lost. As long as the disruption to the RFC connection
was only temporary, a new process will be started when you next start
the graphical layout editor, enabling you to work on the screen again.
The screen will appear in the state it had when you last saved it.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37882 - Connection to SAP System lost. Program terminated ?

  The SAP error message "37882 Connection to SAP System lost. Program terminated" typically indicates that the connection between the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) and the SAP application server has been interrupted or lost. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Temporary network disruptions, such as a loss of internet connectivity or issues with the local network, can cause the connection to drop.
  Server Overload: If the SAP application server is overloaded or experiencing high traffic, it may terminate connections to manage resources.
  Timeout Settings: If the session remains idle for too long, the server may automatically terminate the connection due to timeout settings.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings on the network may block or interrupt the connection to the SAP server.
  SAP GUI Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP GUI configuration can lead to connection issues.
  SAP System Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance