How To Fix SUSR_CERT111 - Specify a valid certificate entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CERT - User Certificates Administration

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Specify a valid certificate entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CERT111 - Specify a valid certificate entry ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CERT111 ("Specify a valid certificate entry") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Secure Network Communications (SNC) or when dealing with digital certificates in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize a valid certificate entry that is required for secure communication.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Certificate: The specified certificate is not present in the system's certificate store.
  Invalid Certificate: The certificate may be expired, revoked, or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the certificate may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate or validate the certificate.
  Profile Issues: The SNC profile may not be correctly set up or may not point to the correct certificate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Store:
  
  Verify that the required certificate is present in the SAP system's certificate store. You can do this using transaction STRUST.
  If the certificate is missing, you will need to import it into the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Certificate:
  
  Ensure that the certificate is valid (not expired or revoked). You can check the validity period and status of the certificate in the same transaction (STRUST).
  If the certificate is invalid, you may need to obtain a new certificate from the Certificate Authority (CA).
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the SNC configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the correct profile is being used and that it points to the valid certificate.
  Check the parameters in the instance profile (e.g., snc/enable, snc/identity/as, snc/identity/accept) to ensure they are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Profile Adjustment:
  
  If you are using SNC, ensure that the SNC profile is correctly configured and that the necessary parameters are set in the instance profile.
  Restart the SAP instance after making changes to the profile to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SNC and certificate management for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction STRUST: This transaction is used to manage SSL certificates and trust relationships in SAP.
  SNC Configuration: Secure Network Communications (SNC) is a security layer that provides encryption and authentication for SAP communications.
  Certificate Authorities (CA): If you need to obtain a new certificate, you may need to work with a CA to generate and sign the certificate.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SUSR_CERT111 error and ensure that your SAP system can successfully utilize the required certificates for secure communications.