How To Fix GW908 - Error with gateway malloc

GW908 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 908

• Message text: Error with gateway malloc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW908 - Error with gateway malloc ?

  The SAP error message GW908, which indicates "Error with gateway malloc," typically arises from issues related to memory allocation in the SAP Gateway. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the SAP Gateway's inability to allocate sufficient memory for its operations. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory: The system may not have enough available memory to allocate for the gateway process.
  Memory Leaks: There could be memory leaks in the application or in the SAP Gateway itself, leading to exhaustion of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the SAP Gateway or the underlying operating system may lead to memory allocation failures.
  High Load: A sudden spike in traffic or load on the SAP Gateway can lead to memory exhaustion.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may have limits on memory allocation that are being exceeded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's memory usage using tools like