How To Fix SNC737 - Application: System administration Secure Network Communication (SNC)

SNC737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SNC - Secure Network Communication, SNC

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Application: System administration Secure Network Communication (SNC)

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SNC737 - Details

• The SAP error message SNC737 typically relates to issues with Secure Network Communication (SNC) in the SAP environment. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, problems with the SNC library, or issues with the certificates used for secure communication.
  Cause
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The SNC parameters in the SAP system may not be correctly configured. This includes settings in the instance profile or the SAP GUI.
  SNC Library Problems: The SNC library (e.g., SAP Cryptographic Library) may not be installed, outdated, or improperly configured.
  Certificate Issues: Problems with the digital certificates used for SNC, such as expired certificates or incorrect certificate paths.
  Network Issues: Network connectivity problems that prevent secure communication between the SAP system and clients.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use SNC.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the SNC parameters in the instance profile (e.g., snc/enable, snc/identity/as).
  Ensure that the SNC name is correctly set in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Update or