How To Fix SNC005 - Unable to determine the canonical SNC name

SNC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SNC - Secure Network Communication, SNC

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unable to determine the canonical SNC name

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SNC005 - Details

• The SAP error message SNC005: Unable to determine the canonical SNC name typically occurs in the context of Secure Network Communications (SNC) when the system is unable to resolve the SNC name for a user or system. This can happen due to various reasons related to configuration or network issues.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect SNC Configuration: The SNC parameters in the SAP system may not be set correctly. This includes the SNC name, SNC library, or other related parameters.
  Missing or Incorrect User Mapping: The user may not be properly mapped to an SNC name in the SAP system or the underlying directory service (like Active Directory).
  SNC Library Issues: The required SNC library may not be installed or properly configured on the SAP application server.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the directory service or the SNC provider.
  Certificate Issues: If using SNC with certificates, there may be issues