How To Fix TN805 - No valid maintenance certificate found (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 805

• Message text: No valid maintenance certificate found (see long text)

What causes this issue?

No valid maintenance certificate found for system &V1&.
System ID:,,<ZH>&V1&</>
System Number:,,<ZH>&V2&</>
Installation Number:,,<ZH>&V3&</>
Certificate Name:,,<ZH>&V4&</>

How to fix this error?

As of 2009, maintenance certificates are required to be able to install
and maintain SAP Software using the tools Add-On Installation Tool and
Support Package Manager. These maintenance certificates can be requested
using SAP Solution Manager and distributed automatically to the systems
to be maintained.
For more information, see the SAP Support Portal under
http://service.sap.com/maintenancecertificate and SAP Note 1240265.
Component SV-SMG-LIC is also available for any further queries or
problems.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN805 - No valid maintenance certificate found (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message TN805 "No valid maintenance certificate found" typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) when there is an issue with the maintenance certificate for a transport directory or transport request. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid maintenance certificate for the transport directory, which is necessary for the transport process to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Expired Maintenance Certificate: The maintenance certificate for the transport directory may be missing or has expired.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport directory may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory itself, such as file system permissions or corruption.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system copies or migrations, may lead to invalid certificates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Certificate:
  
  Verify if the maintenance certificate is present and valid. You can check this in the TMS configuration.
  If the certificate is missing or expired, you may need to obtain a new one from SAP.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured in the TMS settings. You can do this by accessing the TMS configuration transaction (transaction code STMS).
  Check the transport routes and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check File System Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to access the transport directory and its files.
  
  
  
  System Landscape Verification:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, verify that all systems are correctly connected and that the transport routes are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and landscape.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for TMS and transport management for detailed guidance on configuring and managing transport directories and maintenance certificates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TN805 error and ensure that your transport management system is functioning correctly.