How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION130 - Certificate cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Certificate cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION130 - Certificate cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION130 Certificate cannot be created typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system, particularly when dealing with integration scenarios that involve certificates, such as when trying to establish secure connections or when working with web services.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate or manage certificates. This could include missing parameters in the configuration settings.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or service account attempting to create the certificate may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the underlying Java stack or the certificate generation service.
  Expired or Invalid Certificates: If the system is trying to use an expired or invalid certificate, it may fail to create a new one.
  System Environment Issues: Issues with the underlying operating system or Java environment can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings for certificate management are correctly set up in the SRM system.
  Review the settings in transaction STRUST (Trust Manager) to ensure that the SSL configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to create certificates. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look into the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  Ensure that the Java stack is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with the underlying application server.
  
  
  
  Certificate Management:
  
  If there are existing certificates, check their validity and expiration dates. If they are expired, consider renewing or replacing them.
  Use transaction STRUST to manage and import certificates as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a restart of the application server or the entire system may resolve transient issues related to certificate generation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STRUST: Trust Manager for managing SSL certificates.
  SLG1: Application log for checking logs related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on certificate management and integration scenarios in SRM.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.