How To Fix 00786 - This certificate has explicitly not been authorized for logon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 786

• Message text: This certificate has explicitly not been authorized for logon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00786 - This certificate has explicitly not been authorized for logon ?

  The SAP error message "00786 This certificate has explicitly not been authorized for logon" typically occurs in scenarios where a user is attempting to log on to an SAP system using a digital certificate that has not been authorized for that purpose. This can happen in environments where Secure Network Communications (SNC) is used, and the system is configured to require specific certificates for authentication.
  
  Cause:
  
  Certificate Not Authorized: The certificate being used for the logon is not included in the list of authorized certificates in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SNC settings or the trust relationship between the client and the SAP server.
  Expired or Invalid Certificate: The certificate may have expired or is otherwise invalid.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be set up to allow logon with the specified certificate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the certificate being used is properly authorized in the SAP system.