How To Fix SR056 - HTTP connections may not be secure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 056

• Message text: HTTP connections may not be secure

What causes this issue?

See <DS:DT.SHTTP_LOGIN_WARNING>Security Information for HTTP
Connections</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR056 - HTTP connections may not be secure ?

  The SAP error message SR056, which indicates that "HTTP connections may not be secure," typically arises when there are issues related to the security of HTTP connections in the SAP system. This error is often associated with the use of HTTP instead of HTTPS, which is the secure version of HTTP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Secure HTTP Connection: The system is trying to establish a connection using HTTP instead of HTTPS, which is not secure.
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to use SSL/TLS for secure connections.
  Certificate Issues: There may be problems with the SSL certificates, such as expired certificates or misconfigured certificate authorities.
  Network Configuration: Firewalls or network settings may be blocking secure connections.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use HTTPS: Ensure that all connections to the SAP system are made using HTTPS instead of HTTP. This may involve changing URLs in configurations or applications that connect to the SAP system.
  
  
  Configure SSL/TLS:
  
  Install SSL Certificates: Make sure that valid SSL certificates are installed on the SAP server. You can use tools like SAP's STRUST transaction to manage certificates.
  Configure SSL in SAP: Use transaction STRUST to configure SSL settings. Ensure that the SSL server and client PSE (Personal Security Environment) are correctly set up.
  Check SSL Configuration: Verify that the SSL configuration in the SAP system is correct. This includes checking the SSL ports and ensuring that the necessary services are running.
  
  
  
  Update Network Settings: If there are network devices (like firewalls or proxies) that might be interfering with secure connections, ensure they are configured to allow HTTPS traffic.
  
  
  Test the Connection: After making changes, test the connection to ensure that it is secure. You can use tools like a web browser or command-line tools (like curl) to check if the connection is established over HTTPS.
  
  
  Review SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuring SSL and HTTPS connections.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  Security Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with security best practices for SAP systems, including regular updates and monitoring of SSL certificates.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the SR056 error and ensure that your SAP connections are secure.