How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL116 - OCSP responder not available; execute verification again

RMPS_GENERAL116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 116

• Message text: OCSP responder not available; execute verification again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL116 - OCSP responder not available; execute verification again ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL116 indicates that the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) responder is not available. This error typically occurs during the verification of digital certificates, which are used for secure communications and transactions in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: The SAP system may not be able to reach the OCSP responder due to network connectivity problems.
  OCSP Responder Down: The OCSP responder itself may be down or experiencing issues.
  Firewall/Proxy Settings: Firewalls or proxy settings may be blocking access to the OCSP responder.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OCSP responder URL may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Certificate Issues: The certificate being verified may not be properly configured or may have expired.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach the OCSP responder. You can do this by pinging the OCSP responder URL from the server where SAP is running.
  Verify OCSP Responder Status: Check if the OCSP responder is operational. You can do