How To Fix STW_OL013 - Session could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STW_OL - Messages of the Object Layer (Stream Work Library)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Session could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STW_OL013 - Session could not be created ?

  The SAP error message STW_OL013, which indicates that a session could not be created, typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or when trying to establish a connection to an SAP system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to allow new sessions. This could be due to limitations set in the system profile or configuration settings.
  
  
  User Session Limits: The user may have reached the maximum number of allowed sessions. SAP systems often have a limit on how many sessions a single user can have open at one time.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a new session.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the client and the SAP server, preventing the session from being established.
  
  
  Resource Limitations: The SAP server may be