How To Fix SECM401 - HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 401 Unauthorized &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECM - SECM: Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 401 Unauthorized &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECM401 - HTTP Connection to ETD failed with status 401 Unauthorized &1 ?

  The SAP error message SECM401 indicates that there is an issue with authentication when trying to establish an HTTP connection to the ETD (Enterprise Threat Detection) service. The status code 401 Unauthorized means that the request has not been applied because it lacks valid authentication credentials for the target resource.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Credentials: The username or password used for the HTTP connection may be incorrect.
  Expired Credentials: The credentials may have expired or been revoked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the ETD service.
  Configuration Issues: The HTTP connection settings in the SAP system may not be configured correctly.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues preventing proper communication with the ETD service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Credentials:
  
  Verify that the username and password used for the HTTP connection are correct.
  If necessary, reset the password and update the connection settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the ETD service.
  Check the user’s profile in the SAP system to confirm that they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Connection Configuration:
  
  Review the HTTP connection settings in the SAP system (transaction code SM59).
  Ensure that the target host, port, and other parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the Test Connection feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the connection can be established successfully.
  Check for any error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Check Network Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues blocking the connection to the ETD service.
  Verify that the ETD service is up and running and accessible from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details related to the failed connection attempt.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for ETD and HTTP connections for any specific configuration requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SECM401 error message.