Using SNC Client Encryption for Password Logon

Prerequisites

  • You have SAP GUI installed on a computer running Microsoft Windows

  • You have SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) ABAP

  • You have a Microsoft Windows Domain Controller

Context

SNC Client Encryption is an optional feature of SAP GUI and SAP NetWeaver technology platform. This software component enables users to protect communication between SAP GUI for Windows and SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) ABAP. The component also enables encryption for RFC clients, such as BEx Query Designer.

SNC Client Encryption provides encryption only.

For more information, see How SNC Client Encryption Works and SAP Single Sign-On.

Procedure

  1. Prepare SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP for SNC Client Encryption with the Microsoft Active Directory Server.

    For more information, see Preparing the AS ABAP.

  2. Install SNC Client Encryption on the Windows hosts for the SAP GUI for Windows clients.

    For more information, see Installing SNC Client Encryption.

    Fore more information about performing an unattended installation, see Performing an Unattended Installation.

  3. Configure SAP GUI for Windows to use SNC Client Encryption.

    For more information, see Configuring SAP GUI for Windows.

Next Steps

  • SAP Note 1561161 Information published on SAP siteEnabling SAP GUI password logon despite using SNC

  • SAP Note 1580808 Information published on SAP siteSAP Logon 7.20: "SNC logon w/o SSO" for connection entry

  • SAP Note 1616598 Information published on SAP siteEnabling RFC password logon despite using SNC

  • SAP Note 1617641 Information published on SAP siteAddition of SSO feature for SNC in Logon Control