How To Fix SNC004 - SNC ABAP error RC=&1

SNC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SNC - Secure Network Communication, SNC

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SNC ABAP error RC=&1

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SNC004 - Details

• The SAP error message "SNC004 SNC ABAP error RC=&1" typically relates to issues with Secure Network Communications (SNC) in an SAP environment. This error can occur when there are problems with the configuration or communication between the SAP system and the SNC library.
  
  Cause:
  
  SNC 
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise due to incorrect SNC settings in the SAP system or in the external security library.
  Library Issues: The SNC library (such as SAP Cryptographic Library) may not be installed correctly or may be incompatible with the SAP version.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related problems that prevent proper communication.
  User Authentication: Issues with user credentials or authentication methods can also trigger this error.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for SNC configuration may be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SNC Configuration:
  
  Verify the SNC parameters in the SAP profile (e.g., snc/enable, snc/identity/as).
  Ensure that the SNC name is correctly defined in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Validate SNC Library:
  
  Ensure that the correct version