How To Fix SPN008 - Session management is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 related to session management. Key parameters to check include:
  
  rdisp/SessionManagement
  rdisp/max_sessions
  
  
  Ensure that these parameters are set correctly and that the values are appropriate for your system's needs.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access session management features. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  If changes are made to the profile parameters or session management settings, a system restart may be required for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Look at the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on session management and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting business operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SPN008 error in your SAP system.