How To Fix GW471 - CPIC status error; check CPIC program

GW471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 471

• Message text: CPIC status error; check CPIC program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW471 - CPIC status error; check CPIC program ?

  The SAP error message GW471 indicates a CPIC (Common Programming Interface Communication) status error. This error typically occurs when there is a problem with the communication between the SAP system and an external system or when there is an issue with the configuration of the CPIC connections.
  Causes of GW471 Error
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP system and the external system can lead to this error. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the CPIC connections in the SAP system can cause this error. This includes issues with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations.
  
  
  Resource Limitations: The SAP system may be running out of resources (like memory or processes), which can prevent it from establishing new connections.
  
  
  External System Issues: The external system that the SAP system is trying to communicate with may be down or experiencing issues.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between