How To Fix GW014 - Error during communication; &1 / &2

GW014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error during communication; &1 / &2

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW014 - Error during communication; &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message GW014 ("Error during communication; &1 / &2") typically indicates a problem with the communication between the SAP system and an external system or service. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when using SAP Gateway, OData services, or when integrating with other applications.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external service.
  Service Unavailability: The external service or endpoint may be down or not reachable.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the external service can lead to communication failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the external service.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to slow response times from the external service.
  Protocol Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the communication protocols being used (e.g., HTTP vs. HTTPS).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach