How To Fix SPN008 - Session management is not active

SPN008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPN - SPnego

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Session management is not active

What causes this issue?

SPNego works only with activated session management. See
<DS:TRAN.SICF_SESSIONS> HTTP Session Management</> (<ZH>SICF_SESSIONS
</> transaction).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPN008 - Session management is not active ?

  The SAP error message SPN008: Session management is not active typically indicates that the session management feature in the SAP system is not enabled or configured correctly. This can prevent users from managing their sessions effectively, leading to issues with user experience and system performance.
  Causes:
  
  Session Management Not Activated: The session management feature may not be activated in the SAP system configuration.
  Profile Parameters: Certain profile parameters related to session management may not be set correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access session management features.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the overall system configuration that affect session management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate Session Management:
  
  Check if session management is activated in the system. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant configuration settings.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis administrator to ensure that session management is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the instance profile parameters