How To Fix 7F028 - End of certificate date is not valid

7F028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7F -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: End of certificate date is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7F028 - End of certificate date is not valid ?

  The SAP error message 7F028 ("End of certificate date is not valid") typically occurs when there is an issue with the validity period of a digital certificate used in the SAP system. This error indicates that the end date of the certificate has either expired or is not valid for the current date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Certificate: The most common cause is that the digital certificate has expired. Certificates have a defined validity period, and if the current date is beyond the end date of the certificate, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect System Date: If the system date on the server is incorrect, it may lead to the perception that a valid certificate is actually expired.
  Certificate Not Yet Valid: If the certificate's start date is set in the future, and the current date is before that start date, this error can also occur.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the certificate settings or