How To Fix FITP850 - Error during connection setup to GDS server

FITP850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Error during connection setup to GDS server

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to connect to the GDS.

System Response

The process was terminated.

How to fix this error?

The connection to the GDS could be temporarily overloaded. Wait for a
while and then try reconnecting. If the error persists, notify your
system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Internal error code: &V1&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FITP850 - Details

• The SAP error message FITP850 indicates that there is an issue during the connection setup to the Global Distribution System (GDS) server. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly in travel management or when integrating with external systems for booking and reservation purposes.
  Causes of FITP850 Error
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the GDS server. This could be due to firewall settings, VPN issues, or general network outages.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection parameters (such as host name, port number, user credentials) for the GDS server may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  GDS Server Downtime: The GDS server itself may be down for maintenance or experiencing issues, preventing successful connections.
  
  
  Authentication Issues: If the credentials used to connect to the GDS server are incorrect or have expired, this can lead to connection failures.
  
  
  Protocol Mismatch: The communication protocol expected by the GDS server may not match