How To Fix GW236 - SAP gateway connection failed; is SAP gateway started?

GW236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 236

• Message text: SAP gateway connection failed; is SAP gateway started?

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW236 - SAP gateway connection failed; is SAP gateway started? ?

  The SAP error message GW236 indicates that there is a failure in establishing a connection to the SAP Gateway. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  SAP Gateway Not Running: The SAP Gateway service may not be started on the application server.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the client and the SAP server.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the SAP Gateway may be incorrect, such as the gateway host or port.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection to the SAP Gateway.
  Resource Limitations: The server may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent the Gateway from functioning properly.
  SAP System Down: The entire SAP system may be down or undergoing maintenance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SAP Gateway Status:
  
  Use transaction code SMGW in the SAP GUI to check if the Gateway is running.