How To Fix 00736 - SNC conversion incomplete. & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 736

• Message text: SNC conversion incomplete. & & & &

What causes this issue?

When converting SNC names, the external security product must
re-determine the canonical SNC name.
There is at least once case where this was not successful.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can execute the SNC name clean-up using report
<DS:RE.RSSNCCHK>RSSNCCHK</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00736 - SNC conversion incomplete. & & & & ?

  The SAP error message "00736 SNC conversion incomplete" typically relates to issues with Secure Network Communications (SNC) in an SAP environment. This error can occur when there is a problem with the configuration or the communication between the SAP system and the SNC library.
  Cause:
  
  SNC Configuration Issues: The SNC parameters in the SAP system may not be correctly configured. This includes settings in the instance profile or the SAP GUI.
  Missing or Incorrect SNC Library: The required SNC library may not be installed, or the path to the library may be incorrect.
  Incompatible Versions: There may be version mismatches between the SAP system and the SNC library.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues that prevent proper communication.
  User Authentication Problems: Issues with user credentials or authentication methods can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SNC Configuration:
  
  Verify the SNC parameters in the instance profile (e.g., snc/enable, snc/identity, snc/lib).
  Ensure that the SNC settings in the SAP GUI are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify SNC Library:
  
  Ensure that the SNC library is installed on the server and that the path specified in the profile is correct.
  Check if the library version is compatible with your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Update or Reinstall SNC Library:
  
  If the library is missing or outdated, consider updating or reinstalling it.
  
  
  
  Check User Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for SNC are correct and that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be affecting communication between the SAP system and the SNC library.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on SNC configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the "00736 SNC conversion incomplete" error in your SAP environment.