How To Fix GW060 - Gateway stopped; hard shutdown

GW060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Gateway stopped; hard shutdown

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW060 - Gateway stopped; hard shutdown ?

  The SAP error message GW060: Gateway stopped; hard shutdown indicates that the SAP Gateway service has unexpectedly stopped. This can occur due to various reasons, including system resource issues, configuration problems, or external factors affecting the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or CPU resources can lead to the Gateway process being terminated.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP Gateway configuration can cause instability.
  Network Problems: Issues with network connectivity or firewall settings may disrupt the Gateway service.
  System Errors: Other underlying system errors or crashes can lead to the Gateway stopping.
  External Factors: External applications or services that interact with the SAP Gateway may cause it to shut down unexpectedly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Monitor the system's CPU and memory usage. Ensure that there are adequate resources available for the SAP Gateway to operate.
  If resources are low, consider increasing them or optimizing other processes.
  
  
  
  Review Gateway Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP Gateway (transaction code SMGW).
  Ensure