How To Fix GW249 - Active connection table is full; log on again later

GW249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Active connection table is full; log on again later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW249 - Active connection table is full; log on again later ?

  The SAP error message GW249: Active connection table is full; log on again later typically indicates that the maximum number of active connections to the SAP Gateway has been reached. This can happen due to various reasons, such as a high number of concurrent users, long-running sessions that are not being terminated, or configuration limits that have been set too low.
  Causes:
  
  High User Load: A large number of users trying to connect to the SAP system simultaneously can exhaust the available connections.
  Long-Running Sessions: Sessions that are not properly terminated can occupy connections for extended periods.
  Configuration Limits: The SAP Gateway may have a limit set on the number of active connections, which can be reached if not configured appropriately.
  Network Issues: Problems in the network can lead to connections not being released properly.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can lead to performance issues, causing connections to hang.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Connection Limits:
  
  You can increase the