How To Fix GW490 - No conversation ID found in argument vector

GW490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 490

• Message text: No conversation ID found in argument vector

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW490 - No conversation ID found in argument vector ?

  The SAP error message GW490: No conversation ID found in argument vector typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when dealing with communication between SAP systems or between SAP and external systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a conversation ID in the parameters being passed, which is essential for maintaining the state of a communication session.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The conversation ID may not be included in the request or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Session Timeout: If a session has timed out, the conversation ID may no longer be valid.
  Network Issues: Problems in the network can lead to loss of session information.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP Gateway or related components can lead to this error.
  Programming Errors: If custom code is involved, there may be bugs or issues in how the conversation ID is being handled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Parameters: Ensure that the conversation ID is