How To Fix STC_SC_TASKS025 - SSL client (standard) must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_SC_TASKS - System Copy Task Messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: SSL client (standard) must not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS025 - SSL client (standard) must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS025 indicates that the SSL client configuration is missing or not properly set up in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a task that requires SSL communication, but the necessary SSL client settings have not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SSL Client Configuration: The SSL client settings are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Profile Settings: The SSL client profile might not be correctly configured or might be pointing to an invalid or non-existent client.
  Transport Layer Security (TLS) Issues: If the system is expected to communicate over SSL/TLS, but the configuration is incomplete, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_SC_TASKS025 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SSL Client Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code STRUST in the SAP GUI.
  Check the SSL client settings under the "SSL Client (Standard)" section.
  Ensure that the SSL client is properly configured and that the necessary certificates are imported.
  
  
  
  Define SSL Client:
  
  If the SSL client is not defined, you will need to create a new SSL client configuration.
  Make sure to specify the correct client identity and import the necessary certificates.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Parameters:
  
  Check the instance profile parameters related to SSL. You can do this by using transaction code RZ10.
  Look for parameters like ssl/client and ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  After making changes to the SSL configuration, restart the SAP instance to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After restarting, test the SSL connection to ensure that it is working correctly. You can use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connections that use SSL.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SSL/TLS Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on SSL/TLS configuration for detailed steps on setting up SSL in your environment.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to SSL configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STC_SC_TASKS025 error and ensure that your SSL client configuration is correctly set up.