How To Fix GW043 - Gateway stopped; soft shutdown

GW043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Gateway stopped; soft shutdown

What causes this issue?

The gateway is shutdown, if there are no active connections.
If the gateway must definately be shutdown,
you have to either use the function module
GWY_HARDSHUTDOWN, or select the option, "Hard Shutdown",
from the gateway monitor menu.

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

System Response

Gateway is shutting down and, if it is not a
standalone gateway, it will be restarted.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW043 - Gateway stopped; soft shutdown ?

  The SAP error message GW043: Gateway stopped; soft shutdown indicates that the SAP Gateway service has been stopped gracefully. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Shutdown: The Gateway may have been stopped manually by an administrator or through a script.
  System Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance or updates may require the Gateway to be stopped temporarily.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can lead to the Gateway being unable to function properly, prompting a shutdown.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or parameters may require a restart of the Gateway.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can lead to the Gateway being unable to communicate with other components, resulting in a shutdown.
  Error in Gateway Processes: Internal errors or exceptions in the Gateway processes can trigger a shutdown.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Restart the Gateway: The first step is to restart the SAP Gateway service. This can typically