Message type: E = Error
Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway
Message number: 673
Message text: IMS error occurred
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GW673
- IMS error occurred ?The SAP error message GW673 indicates that there is an issue with the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) or the Gateway service in SAP. Specifically, the "IMS error occurred" part of the message suggests that there is a problem with the communication between the SAP system and the external system or service it is trying to connect to. Causes of GW673 IMS Error Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external service. Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the ICF services or Gateway settings can lead to this error. Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the required resources. Service Availability: The external service or system may be down or not reachable. Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to long processing times or heavy load on the server. Incorrect URL or Endpoint: The URL or endpoint being accessed may be incorrect or
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