How To Fix SR137 - Trust relationship is inactive; delete it in TA SMT1 and create it again

SR137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Trust relationship is inactive; delete it in TA SMT1 and create it again

What causes this issue?

The trusted connection is flagged as inactive.

System Response

It was possible, in releases lower than 7.10, to flag a connection as
inactive. This is not recommended, however, since it can lead to side
effects.

How to fix this error?

Delete the connection and create it again, if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR137 - Trust relationship is inactive; delete it in TA SMT1 and create it again ?

  The SAP error message SR137 "Trust relationship is inactive; delete it in TA SMT1 and create it again" typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that are configured to work in a distributed environment, particularly when dealing with multiple SAP systems or clients that need to communicate securely with each other.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the trust relationship between the SAP systems is not active. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Expired or Invalid Trust Relationship: The trust relationship may have expired or been invalidated due to changes in system configuration or security settings.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or changes in the network configuration, can lead to the trust relationship becoming inactive.
  Certificate Issues: If the trust relationship relies on certificates, issues with the certificates (e.g., expiration, revocation) can cause the relationship to be inactive.
  System Errors: General system errors or misconfigurations can also lead to