How To Fix 8I131 - The certificate is not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 131

• Message text: The certificate is not found.

What causes this issue?

The certificate no is not foud in table j_1itds.
check if the entered cert. no is proper or contact system admin.
and check table j_1itds.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I131 - The certificate is not found. ?

  The SAP error message 8I131: The certificate is not found typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue related to digital certificates, particularly in scenarios involving secure communication, such as SSL/TLS connections or electronic document exchanges.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Certificate: The most common cause is that the required digital certificate is not installed in the SAP system or the relevant keystore.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured to look for a certificate that does not exist or is not accessible.
  Expired Certificate: The certificate may exist but could be expired or invalid.
  Wrong Path: The path to the certificate in the configuration might be incorrect.
  User Authorization: The user trying to access the certificate may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Installation:
  
  Verify that the required certificate is installed in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction STRUST (Trust Manager).
  If the certificate is missing, you will need to import it into the system.
  
  
  
  Import Certificate:
  
  If you have the certificate file (usually in .cer or .pfx format), you can import it using the Trust Manager (transaction STRUST).
  Ensure that you import it into the correct PSE (Personal Security Environment) depending on your use case (e.g., SSL client, SSL server, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (like SOAMANAGER for web services) to ensure that the system is pointing to the correct certificate.
  Ensure that the SSL settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Expiry:
  
  If the certificate exists, check its validity period. If it is expired, you will need to renew it and import the new certificate.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the certificate. You may need to adjust roles or permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the entire SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction STRUST: This transaction is used to manage and maintain the trust relationships and certificates in the SAP system.
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: This transaction is used for managing web services and may require proper certificate configuration for secure communication.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on SSL configuration and certificate management for detailed steps and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.