How To Fix /IWPGW/PGW_SERVICE109 - System alias &1 is not configured locally in process gateway

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWPGW/PGW_SERVICE -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: System alias &1 is not configured locally in process gateway

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWPGW/PGW_SERVICE109 - System alias &1 is not configured locally in process gateway ?

  The SAP error message /IWPGW/PGW_SERVICE109 indicates that the system alias specified in the error message is not configured locally in the process gateway. This typically occurs in scenarios where the SAP system is trying to communicate with another system or service, but the necessary configuration for the system alias is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system alias is not defined in the local process gateway configuration.
  Incorrect Alias: The alias being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the local system from reaching the specified system.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system alias was recently added or changed, it may not have been transported correctly to the local system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verify that the system alias is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the destination is active and that the connection parameters are correct.
  
  
  
  Define System Alias:
  
  If the system alias is not defined, you will need to create it. This can be done in the process gateway configuration.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for the process gateway and define the system alias.
  
  
  
  Verify Alias Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case of the system alias in your configuration. Ensure it matches exactly with what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the alias was recently added or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly imported into the local system.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring process gateways and RFC destinations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.