How To Fix RZ366 - The start of the gateway is missing in the start profile.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RZ - Messages for Computing Center Management System

• Message number: 366

• Message text: The start of the gateway is missing in the start profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RZ366 - The start of the gateway is missing in the start profile. ?

  The SAP error message RZ366 indicates that the SAP Gateway is not properly configured to start, which can prevent the system from functioning correctly. This error typically arises when the gateway process is not included in the instance's start profile.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the SAP Gateway process is not defined in the instance's profile (usually the instance profile or the start profile). This can happen due to:
  
  Misconfiguration: The instance profile may not have the necessary entries for the gateway.
  Profile Changes: Changes made to the instance profile that inadvertently removed the gateway configuration.
  Installation Issues: During installation or upgrade, the gateway might not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RZ366 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Instance Profile:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 (Profile Maintenance).
  Load the relevant instance profile (e.g., DEFAULT.PFL or the specific instance profile).
  Check for the parameter gw/enable and ensure it is set to 1 (enabled).
  
  
  
  Add Gateway to the Start Profile:
  
  If the gateway is missing, you need to add it to the start profile.
  In the instance profile, ensure that the following parameters are included:
  
  gw/host (specifies the host for the gateway)
  gw/service (specifies the service for the gateway)
  
  
  You may also need to add the gateway process to the start profile by including the appropriate entries.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  After making changes to the profile, restart the SAP instance to apply the changes.
  Use transaction SM51 to check if the gateway is now running.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check the developer trace files (dev_w0, dev_gw) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for specific guidance related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  SM51: List of SAP Systems
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the gateway configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RZ366 error and ensure that the SAP Gateway starts correctly.