What is gateway service in SAP BC-CST-GW - Gateway/CPIC?

SAP Term: gateway service

• Component: BC-CST-GW

• Component Name: Gateway/CPIC

• Description: A transaction provided by the SAP Gateway.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Gateway service is a component of the SAP NetWeaver platform that provides an interface between SAP systems and external applications. It enables communication between different systems, allowing them to exchange data and information. The gateway service is based on the Common Programming Interface for Communications (CPIC) protocol, which is a standard for communication between different systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The gateway service can be used to connect SAP systems with external applications, such as web services, databases, or other enterprise applications. It provides a secure connection between the two systems, allowing them to exchange data and information. The gateway service also provides an interface for remote function calls (RFCs), which allow external applications to access SAP functions and data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the gateway service, it is important to ensure that the correct version of CPIC is installed on both the SAP system and the external application. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the correct ports are open on both systems in order for the connection to be successful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the gateway service and CPIC protocol, please refer to the SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_NETWEAVER_7_4/en-US.