How To Fix ESH_POST_INSTALL045 - Error while parsing certificate &1

ESH_POST_INSTALL045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_POST_INSTALL - ESH Post Installation

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Error while parsing certificate &1

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ESH_POST_INSTALL045 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL045 indicates that there is an issue with parsing a certificate during the installation or configuration of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) component. This error typically arises when the system encounters a problem with the SSL certificate that is being used, which could be due to various reasons such as an invalid format, an expired certificate, or a mismatch in the expected certificate details.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Certificate Format: The certificate may not be in the expected format (e.g., PEM, DER).
  Expired Certificate: The certificate being used has expired and is no longer valid.
  Incorrect Certificate Path: The path to the certificate file may be incorrect or the file may not be accessible.
  Mismatched Certificate: The certificate does not match the expected hostname or domain.
  Corrupted Certificate: The certificate file may be corrupted or improperly generated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Certificate Format: Ensure that the certificate is in the correct format. If necessary, convert it to the