How To Fix SHTTP818 - HTTP proxy &: Could not copy password to secure storage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 818

• Message text: HTTP proxy &: Could not copy password to secure storage

What causes this issue?

The password could not be copied to secure storage.

System Response

The entry is not processed.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SECSTORE to check whether a password exists for this
entry in secure storage. Delete this password before you schedule the
XPRA report RSXPRARFCICF again as a background job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP818 - HTTP proxy &: Could not copy password to secure storage ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP818 indicates that there is an issue with copying the password to secure storage, which is often related to the configuration of the HTTP proxy settings in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with secure connections or when the system is trying to store credentials for accessing external services.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account running the SAP instance may not have the necessary permissions to write to the secure storage.
  Secure Storage Configuration: The secure storage may not be properly configured or initialized.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The parameters for the HTTP proxy configuration may be missing or incorrectly set.
  SAP Kernel Issues: There may be issues with the SAP kernel version that could affect secure storage functionality.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database that stores secure storage information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access and write to the secure storage.
  You may need to adjust the file system permissions or the database permissions depending on how secure storage is implemented.
  
  
  
  Initialize Secure Storage:
  
  If secure storage has not been initialized, you can do so using transaction STRG in the SAP GUI. Follow the prompts to set it up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review HTTP Proxy Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF and check the configuration of the HTTP services.
  Ensure that the HTTP proxy settings are correctly configured in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Kernel Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using a supported and stable version of the SAP kernel. If necessary, consider upgrading to a newer version.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Check the database logs for any issues that might be affecting the secure storage.
  Ensure that the database is running correctly and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STRG: Secure Storage Management
  SICF: HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  RZ11: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for secure storage and HTTP proxy configuration for detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.