How To Fix SCLNT_HTTP408 - SSL proxy error (ICM_HTTP_SSL_PROXY_ERROR)

SCLNT_HTTP408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCLNT_HTTP - Messages for HTTP Client for Respective Error Code

• Message number: 408

• Message text: SSL proxy error (ICM_HTTP_SSL_PROXY_ERROR)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the proxy handshake.

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?

Check the ICM trace file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCLNT_HTTP408 - SSL proxy error (ICM_HTTP_SSL_PROXY_ERROR) ?

  The SAP error message SCLNT_HTTP408 SSL proxy error (ICM_HTTP_SSL_PROXY_ERROR) typically indicates that there is an issue with the SSL connection when the SAP system is trying to communicate with an external service through a proxy. This error can occur due to various reasons, including misconfiguration of the SSL settings, issues with the proxy server, or network connectivity problems.
  Causes:
  
  Proxy 
  Configuration Issues: The proxy settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured, leading to SSL handshake failures.
  SSL Certificate Problems: The SSL certificate used by the proxy server may be invalid, expired, or not trusted by the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the proxy server or the target service.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the SSL traffic to or from the proxy server.
  Incorrect URL: The URL being accessed may be incorrect or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Proxy Configuration:
  
  Verify the proxy settings in the SAP