How To Fix SACF301 - Certificate standard is inactive

SACF301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACF - Error messages

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Certificate standard is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACF301 - Certificate standard is inactive ?

  The SAP error message SACF301, which states "Certificate standard is inactive," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when dealing with digital certificates, particularly in scenarios involving secure communications or electronic signatures. This error indicates that the certificate standard you are trying to use is not currently active in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Certificate Standard: The specific certificate standard (e.g., X.509) is not activated in the system configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the certificate management or the security settings in the SAP system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the certificate standard.
  System Updates: Recent updates or changes in the system may have inadvertently deactivated the certificate standard.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Certificate Standard:
  
  Go to the transaction code STRUST (Trust Manager).
  Navigate to the relevant area where the certificate standard is defined.
  Check if the certificate standard is marked as inactive. If so,