How To Fix 26140 - No vault defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No vault defined

What causes this issue?

You want to save an original application file to a vault. Vaults are
defined in the IMG for document management, step "Define data
carriers".

System Response

The system looks for data carriers whose data carrier type contains the
<LS>Data carrier is a vault</> indicator.

How to fix this error?

No data carriers are defined as vaults, so you cannot save the original
application file to a vault.
Contact your system administrator to have a vault defined as a data
carrier.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26140 - No vault defined ?

  The SAP error message "26140 No vault defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize the Secure Store and Forward (SSF) or the SAP Cryptographic Library for secure data handling. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined vault for storing cryptographic keys or certificates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vault Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the vault has not been defined in the system configuration. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an oversight during the setup process.
  Incorrect Profile Settings: The profile settings for the SAP instance may not include the necessary parameters to define the vault.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the vault may not have the necessary permissions.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, the vault configuration may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Vault:
  
  Go to transaction code STRUST in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration for the SSL server or client PSE (Personal Security Environment).
  Ensure that a vault is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the instance profile parameters related to the vault. Look for parameters like ssl/server_pse or ssl/client_pse and ensure they point to the correct vault.
  You can check the profile parameters using transaction code RZ10.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the vault. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, it may be necessary to restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "26140 No vault defined" error in your SAP system.