How To Fix GW474 - Connection deleted by administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Connection deleted by administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW474 - Connection deleted by administrator ?

  The SAP error message GW474: Connection deleted by administrator typically indicates that a connection to the SAP Gateway has been terminated by an administrator. This can happen for various reasons, including security policies, maintenance activities, or manual intervention.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: An administrator may have manually deleted the connection for maintenance or security reasons.
  Timeouts: The connection may have timed out due to inactivity, and the administrator has configured the system to delete inactive connections.
  System Maintenance: During system upgrades or maintenance, connections may be temporarily disabled or deleted.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the SAP Gateway or related components may lead to the deletion of existing connections.
  Resource Management: To manage system resources effectively, administrators may delete connections that are no longer needed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Reconnect: Try to reconnect to the SAP system. If the connection was deleted due to a timeout or temporary issue, a new connection may be established.
  Check with Administrator: Contact your SAP system administrator to understand why the connection was deleted. They may provide insights into whether it was a planned action or an error.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related messages that might provide more context on why the connection was deleted.
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If the issue is related to timeouts, the administrator may need to adjust the timeout settings in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  Monitor Connections: Use transaction SMGW to monitor active connections and see if there are any patterns or issues that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMGW: Gateway Monitor, to check active connections.
  SM21: System Log, to review logs for any related messages.
  SM12: To check for locked entries that might affect connections.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the Gateway or connection management.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding Gateway configuration and connection management for best practices.
  
  
  If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for more detailed troubleshooting.