How To Fix SUSR_CERT066 - SSF Library needs to be refreshed

SUSR_CERT066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CERT - User Certificates Administration

• Message number: 066

• Message text: SSF Library needs to be refreshed

What causes this issue?

The SSF Library is too old and needs to be renewed.

System Response

ERROR_SSF_LIB_TOO_OLD

How to fix this error?

The SSF library has to be renewed. See also: SAP Note 1159829.

Procedure for System Administrators

The SSF library error code can be viewed in the trace file of the work
process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CERT066 - SSF Library needs to be refreshed ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CERT066 indicates that the SSF (Secure Store and Forward) library needs to be refreshed. This error typically arises in the context of digital signatures, encryption, or secure communications within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with certificates or cryptographic functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Expired Certificates: The certificates used for secure communications may have expired.
  Changes in the SSF Library: The SSF library may have been updated or changed, requiring a refresh to ensure that the system recognizes the new settings or configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SSF settings or the underlying cryptographic infrastructure.
  System Updates: After a system upgrade or patch, the SSF library may need to be refreshed to align with the new system state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SUSR_CERT066 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Refresh the SSF Library:
  
  Go to transaction SICF and check the service for the SSF library.
  You may need to