How To Fix GW248 - Failed to read table TXCOM.

GW248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Failed to read table TXCOM.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW248 - Failed to read table TXCOM. ?

  The SAP error message GW248 "Failed to read table TXCOM" typically indicates an issue with the Gateway service in SAP, specifically related to the communication between the SAP system and the underlying database. This error can occur due to various reasons, including issues with the database connection, missing or corrupted data in the TXCOM table, or problems with the Gateway configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: The database may be down, or there may be connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the database.
  Corrupted Data: The TXCOM table may have corrupted entries or may be missing entirely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read from the TXCOM table.
  Gateway Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP Gateway settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the database is up and running and that the SAP application