How To Fix GW761 - Communication system error; receive failed; check partner

GW761 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Communication system error; receive failed; check partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW761 - Communication system error; receive failed; check partner ?

  The SAP error message GW761 indicates a communication system error, specifically that the system failed to receive a response from a partner system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when using SAP Gateway, RFC (Remote Function Call), or when integrating with external systems.
  Causes of GW761 Error
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the partner system. This could be due to firewalls, routing issues, or network outages.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the partner system can lead to communication failures. This includes incorrect RFC destination settings, gateway settings, or service configurations.
  
  
  Partner System Down: The partner system may be down or not responding due to maintenance, crashes, or other issues.
  
  
  Timeouts: If the response from the partner system takes too long, it may exceed the timeout settings configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used for