How To Fix SUSR_CERT140 - Rule-based certificate mapping activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CERT - User Certificates Administration

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Rule-based certificate mapping activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CERT140 - Rule-based certificate mapping activated ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CERT140 indicates that rule-based certificate mapping is activated in the system, which can lead to issues when trying to log in using a certificate. This typically occurs in environments where users are authenticated via X.509 certificates, and the system is configured to use rule-based mapping for user identification.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is unable to map the incoming certificate to a corresponding user in the SAP system due to the rules defined for certificate mapping. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping Rules: The rules defined for mapping certificates to users may not be set up correctly or may not cover the incoming certificate.
  Certificate Issues: The certificate being presented may not match any of the expected patterns defined in the mapping rules.
  User Not Found: There may not be a corresponding user in the SAP system for the certificate being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SUSR_CERT140