How To Fix SR133 - Enter a timeout value greater than zero

SR133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Enter a timeout value greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR133 - Enter a timeout value greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message SR133 "Enter a timeout value greater than zero" typically occurs in the context of configuring timeout settings for certain processes or transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that a timeout value has been set to zero or has not been set at all, which is not acceptable for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The timeout value for a specific process (like a background job, RFC connection, or web service) has been set to zero or left blank.
  User Input Error: When entering values in a configuration screen, the user may have mistakenly entered '0' or left the field empty.
  System Defaults: Sometimes, system defaults may not be set correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area where the timeout value is set (e.g., transaction codes like SM59 for RFC connections, or specific configuration transactions for background jobs).
  Ensure that the timeout value is