TCP/IP: setting keepalive interval

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Symptom
In some landscapes the router(firewall, bridge etc.) between two or more network segments could close the network connection if it remains inactive for longer time. Activated keepalive option for SAP application server does not help because keepalive interval (set by the operating system) is too large.
Other terms
keepalive, so_keepalive, KeepAliveTime, tcp_keepalive_time
Reason and Prerequisites
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ICM and SAP Web Dispatcher Timeout Parameter

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Symptom
You want to configure the timeout settings of the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) or the SAP Web Dispatcher. The SAP Web Application Server may issue HTTP timeout error messages. The error message displayed is “500 Connection timed out” if you have not defined your own dynamic ICM error pages. If the [...]