How To Fix GW067 - Socket option keep-alive has been deactivated for client(s)

GW067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Socket option keep-alive has been deactivated for client(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW067 - Socket option keep-alive has been deactivated for client(s) ?

  The SAP error message GW067 indicates that the socket option for keep-alive has been deactivated for the client(s). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway communication, where the keep-alive feature is used to maintain a persistent connection between the client and the server.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Settings: The keep-alive option may not be enabled in the SAP Gateway configuration or in the operating system settings.
  Network Issues: Firewalls or network devices may be interfering with the keep-alive packets, causing them to be dropped or not sent.
  Client-Side Settings: The client application may not be configured to support keep-alive connections.
  Resource Constraints: If the server is under heavy load or has resource constraints, it may not be able to maintain keep-alive connections.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GW067 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the keep-alive option is enabled in the SAP Gateway settings. You