How To Fix GW109 - Settings were applied (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Settings were applied (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Changes are not permanent and are lost when the gateway is restarted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To make these changes permanent, the changes must be entered into a
profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW109 - Settings were applied (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GW109, which states "Settings were applied (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of Gateway services in SAP. This message indicates that there are issues related to the configuration or settings of the Gateway service, which may prevent the proper execution of OData services or other related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise due to incorrect or incomplete configuration of the SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or perform the required actions.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Backend System Issues: There may be issues in the backend system that the Gateway is trying to connect to.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP Gateway and the backend system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the relevant OData service is activated for the user or the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP Gateway and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Verify the settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant sections for SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Backend Connectivity:
  
  Test the connection to the backend system to ensure that it is reachable and functioning correctly.
  Use transaction SM59 to check RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that can provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message GW109 often has a long text that provides additional details. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the appropriate function to display the long text.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP Gateway or the backend system may resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to GW109.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Gateway services and OData services for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.