What is certificate list in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: certificate list

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A list that contains the public-key certificates belonging to other users or system components that are trusted. On the SAP Web AS ABAP, the certificate list is stored in the user's or system component's own Personal Environment PSE and is used to verify the users' or components' digital signatures. On the J2EE Engine, certificates from trusted partners are stored in the Key Storage Service in the trustedCAs view.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A certificate list is a list of digital certificates that are used to authenticate users and systems in SAP systems. It is part of the BC-SEC Security component of SAP. A certificate list contains the public keys of the certificates, which are used to verify the identity of the user or system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a certificate list, it must first be created in the SAP system. This can be done by using the transaction code SM30 and entering the table name “CERTIFICATE_LIST”. Once the list is created, it can be used to authenticate users and systems in the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a certificate list, it is important to ensure that all certificates are valid and up-to-date. This will ensure that authentication is successful and secure. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the certificate list as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on certificate lists and how to use them in SAP systems, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-SEC Security.