How To Fix SUSR_CERT101 - Select an explicit mapping

SUSR_CERT101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CERT - User Certificates Administration

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Select an explicit mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CERT101 - Select an explicit mapping ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CERT101: Select an explicit mapping typically occurs in the context of user management and authentication, particularly when dealing with certificate-based authentication in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a specific mapping between the user and the certificate being used for authentication, but such a mapping has not been defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Mapping: There is no explicit mapping defined between the user and the certificate in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for certificate authentication may not be set up correctly.
  User Not Found: The user associated with the certificate does not exist in the SAP system.
  Multiple Certificates: If multiple certificates are presented, the system may not know which one to use for authentication.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SUSR_CERT101 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define User Mapping:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is supposed to be mapped to