How To Fix SCLNT_HTTP419 - SSL is not initialized (ICM_HTTP_SSL_NOT_INITIALIZED)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 419

• Message text: SSL is not initialized (ICM_HTTP_SSL_NOT_INITIALIZED)

What causes this issue?

SSL has not been initialized correctly.

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 SSL configuration of your server.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCLNT_HTTP419 - SSL is not initialized (ICM_HTTP_SSL_NOT_INITIALIZED) ?

  The SAP error message SCLNT_HTTP419: SSL is not initialized (ICM_HTTP_SSL_NOT_INITIALIZED) typically indicates that the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) configuration for the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) in your SAP system is not properly set up or initialized. This can prevent secure HTTP connections (HTTPS) from being established.
  Causes:
  
  SSL Configuration Issues: The SSL configuration in the SAP system may not be correctly set up. This includes missing or incorrect SSL certificates.
  ICM Not Started with SSL: The ICM may not have been started with SSL support enabled.
  Missing SSL Libraries: The required SSL libraries (like OpenSSL) may not be installed or properly configured on the server.
  Profile Parameters: Incorrect or missing profile parameters related to SSL in the instance profile.
  Network Issues: Firewall or network settings may be blocking SSL connections.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SSL Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SSL certificates are correctly installed and configured in the SAP system.
  Use transaction STRUST to manage and verify the SSL certificates.
  
  
  
  Start ICM with SSL:
  
  Ensure that the ICM is started with SSL support. You can check the instance profile parameters (e.g., icm/HTTPS/port) to ensure that SSL is enabled.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Parameters:
  
  Check the instance profile for parameters related to SSL. Key parameters include:
  
  icm/HTTPS/enable (should be set to 1)
  icm/HTTPS/port (should specify the correct port for HTTPS)
  
  
  You can use transaction RZ10 to view and modify the profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Install Required Libraries:
  
  Ensure that the necessary SSL libraries (like OpenSSL) are installed on the server where the SAP system is running.
  
  
  
  Check Network Settings:
  
  Verify that there are no firewall rules or network settings that are blocking SSL connections.
  
  
  
  Restart ICM:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, restart the ICM to apply the changes. You can do this using transaction SMICM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STRUST: Manage SSL certificates.
  SMICM: Monitor and manage the Internet Communication Manager.
  RZ10: Change instance profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring SSL in SAP systems.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to SSL configuration issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.