How To Fix GW904 - Remote gateways

GW904 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 904

• Message text: Remote gateways

What causes this issue?

This MTE node gives information about how many connections on the
gateway in question exist to remote gateways.

How to fix this error?

If the value is near 100%, the maximum number of clients can be changed
using the profile parameter <ZH>rdisp/max_gateways</> (see the
parameter documentation in RZ11).

Procedure for System Administrators

To administrate gateway connections, call transaction SMGW on the server
in question.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GW904 - Details

• The SAP error message GW904 typically indicates an issue related to the SAP Gateway, specifically concerning remote gateway connections. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access remote systems or when there are issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway.
  
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the remote gateway.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination or the gateway settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the remote gateway.
  Gateway Service Not Running: The SAP Gateway service on the remote system may not be active or properly configured.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the remote gateway.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
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