How To Fix QC162 - Certificates are not defined for the Internet release at present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Certificates are not defined for the Internet release at present

What causes this issue?

You want to access certificates from the Internet. However, you cannot
access certificates from the Internet at present.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

To be able to access certificates on the Internet, you must set the
indicator <DS:DE.QC_OUTPUT_INTERNET>"Ouput processing from the
Internet"</> or <DS:DE.QC_ARCHIV_INTERNET>"Folder display from the
Internet"</> for at least one certificate-relevant output type in
<DS:SIMG.OLQZ-SZ>Customizing</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC162 - Certificates are not defined for the Internet release at present ?

  The SAP error message QC162, which states "Certificates are not defined for the Internet release at present," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for processes that involve digital certificates, such as electronic data interchange (EDI) or secure communications over the internet.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Certificates: The system does not have the necessary digital certificates defined for the specific Internet release or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Internet release may not be properly set up in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the certificates.
  System Settings: The system may not be configured to handle the specific type of certificate or communication method required for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC162 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Certificate Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code STRUST in SAP.
  Check if the required certificates are defined in the SSL server or client SSL settings.
  If certificates are missing, you may need to import them or create new ones.
  
  
  
  Define Certificates:
  
  If you need to create or import a new certificate, you can do so in the STRUST transaction.
  Ensure that the certificates are correctly assigned to the relevant Internet services.
  
  
  
  Review Internet Communication Framework (ICF) Settings:
  
  Check the ICF settings to ensure that the services you are trying to access are properly configured.
  Use transaction code SICF to review and activate the necessary services.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the certificates and perform the required actions.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific instructions or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STRUST: Manage SSL certificates.
  SICF: Manage Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Security Settings: Familiarize yourself with the security settings in your SAP system, especially those related to SSL and digital certificates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QC162 error message in your SAP system.