How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL118 - Certificate unknown

RMPS_GENERAL118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Certificate unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL118 - Certificate unknown ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL118, which indicates "Certificate unknown," typically arises in the context of secure communications, such as when using SSL/TLS for secure connections. This error suggests that the system is unable to recognize or validate a digital certificate that is being used in the communication process.
  Causes:
  
  Untrusted Certificate Authority (CA): The certificate may have been issued by a CA that is not trusted by the SAP system.
  Expired Certificate: The certificate may have expired, making it invalid for use.
  Incorrect Certificate Configuration: The certificate may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Intermediate Certificates: If the certificate chain is incomplete (missing intermediate certificates), the system may not be able to validate the certificate.
  Hostname Mismatch: The certificate may not match the hostname of the server being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Install Trusted CA Certificates:
  
  Ensure that the root and intermediate certificates of the CA that issued the certificate are installed in the SAP system's trust store.
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