How To Fix SPN050 - Look up Service Principal &1

SPN050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPN - SPnego

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Look up Service Principal &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPN050 - Look up Service Principal &1 ?

  The SAP error message SPN050, which states "Look up Service Principal &1," typically relates to issues with the Service Principal Name (SPN) in the context of Kerberos authentication. This error can occur when the system is unable to find the specified service principal in the Active Directory (AD) or when there are configuration issues related to Kerberos.
  Causes:
  
  Missing SPN: The specified Service Principal Name is not registered in Active Directory.
  Incorrect SPN: The SPN is incorrectly configured or does not match the expected format.
  DNS Issues: Problems with DNS resolution can prevent the system from locating the SPN.
  Kerberos Configuration: Misconfiguration in the Kerberos settings on the SAP system or the Active Directory.
  Service Account Issues: The service account used by the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions or may not be properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Register the SPN: Ensure that the SPN is correctly registered in Active Directory. You can use the setspn command to