How To Fix 00721 - SNC deactivated, request refused

00721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 721

• Message text: SNC deactivated, request refused

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00721 - SNC deactivated, request refused ?

  The SAP error message "00721 SNC deactivated, request refused" typically indicates that the Secure Network Communications (SNC) feature is not activated or configured properly in your SAP system. SNC is used to provide secure communication between SAP systems and clients by encrypting the data transmitted over the network.
  
  Cause:
  
  SNC Not Activated: The SNC feature may not be activated in the SAP system profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SNC configuration, such as missing or incorrect parameters in the instance profile.
  Client Configuration: The client (e.g., SAP GUI) may not be configured to use SNC.
  SNC Library Issues: The required SNC libraries may not be installed or properly configured on the server or client side.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use SNC.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate SNC:
  
  Ensure that SNC is activated in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the instance profile parameters. Look for the parameter snc/enable and