How To Fix GW475 - Time limit exceeded, connection closed

GW475 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Time limit exceeded, connection closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW475 - Time limit exceeded, connection closed ?

  The SAP error message GW475 ("Time limit exceeded, connection closed") typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when there are issues with the communication between the SAP system and an external system or client. This error indicates that a request to the SAP system took too long to process, leading to a timeout and the subsequent closure of the connection.
  Causes:
  
  Long Processing Time: The request being processed by the SAP system is taking longer than the configured timeout period.
  Network Issues: There may be network latency or connectivity issues between the client and the SAP server.
  Resource Constraints: The SAP server may be under heavy load, causing delays in processing requests.
  Configuration Settings: Timeout settings in the SAP Gateway or the client application may be set too low.
  Inefficient Code: Custom code or poorly optimized queries can lead to long processing times.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  Check and increase the timeout settings in the SAP Gateway