How To Fix SHTTP817 - HTTP proxy &: Could not decrypt password

SHTTP817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 817

• Message text: HTTP proxy &: Could not decrypt password

What causes this issue?

The system could not decrypt the encrypted password for this HTTP proxy
configuration.

System Response

The entry is not processed.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SICF to enter the logon data for this HTTP proxy
configuration again.
To do this, choose <LS>Client</> -> <LS>Proxy Settings</>.
The specified password is copied to secure storage.
The XPRA report RSXPRARFCICF does not need to be executed again for this
entry.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP817 - HTTP proxy &: Could not decrypt password ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP817 indicates that there is an issue with the HTTP proxy configuration, specifically related to the decryption of a password. This error typically arises when the system is unable to decrypt the password stored in the configuration for the HTTP proxy settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Password Configuration: The password for the HTTP proxy might be incorrectly configured or not matching the expected format.
  Encryption Key Issues: The encryption key used to encrypt the password may not be available or may have changed, leading to decryption failures.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates may have affected the ability to decrypt the password.
  Missing or Corrupted Files: The files or libraries required for encryption/decryption may be missing or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Proxy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOAMANAGER in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant service and check the HTTP proxy settings.
  Ensure that the username and password are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Re-enter Password:
  
  If the password has been