How To Fix TRUST098 - Certificate does not exist in address book

TRUST098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRUST - Certificate Management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Certificate does not exist in address book

Self-Explanatory Message

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TRUST098 - Details

• The SAP error message TRUST098: Certificate does not exist in address book typically occurs when the system is unable to find a required digital certificate in the address book. This can happen in scenarios involving secure communication, such as when using SSL/TLS for secure connections or when dealing with digital signatures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Certificate: The certificate that is required for the communication or transaction is not present in the SAP address book.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to access the address book or the certificate may not be imported properly.
  Expired Certificate: The certificate may exist but could be expired or invalid.
  Wrong System: The certificate might be present in a different system or client than the one you are currently working on.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Import the Certificate:
  
  Ensure that the required certificate is imported into the SAP system's address book.
  You can do this using transaction code STRUST (Trust Manager).
  Navigate to the appropriate area (e.g.,