Message type: E = Error
Message class: SNC - Secure Network Communication, SNC
Message number: 018
Message text: Error occurred when processing external ID (RC=&1)
The system attempted to logon to a server with an external
identification (a X.509-certificate). There was an error processing the
certificate. The error code (RC) describes the error in more detail.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Description of the error code:The logon is refused, the connection is broken.
Contact the system administrator to resolve the error.
If there are problems with the certificate analysis, setting trace
level 2 means that the certificate can be output and examined in the
developer traces.
If there are problems loading the LIPSAPSECU, check if the library
under the name specified in the profile exists and is available.
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SNC018
- Error occurred when processing external ID (RC=&1) ?The SAP error message SNC018 indicates that there was an error when processing an external ID, and it typically relates to issues with Secure Network Communications (SNC) in SAP systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to establish a secure connection or when there are issues with the configuration of the SNC. Causes of SNC018 Error Incorrect Configuration: The SNC parameters in the SAP system may not be configured correctly. This includes settings in the instance profile or the SAP GUI. Missing or Invalid SNC Library: The required SNC library may not be installed, or the path to the library may not be correctly set in the system. Invalid External ID: The external ID being processed may not be valid or may not match the expected format. Network Issues: There may be underlying network issues that prevent the secure connection from being established. User Authorization: The user may not have the
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