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Context

Use this procedure to configure the SAP GUI client to use SNC Client Encryption to connect to a particular SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) ABAP system.

Procedure

  1. Start SAP Logon.

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  2. Select a connection and choose Edit.
  3. In the System Entry Properties dialog box, choose the Network tab.
  4. Select the Activate Secure Network Communication checkbox.
  5. Enter the SNC name.

    You have the choice whether you want to include the realm of the Windows domain. Depending on what you want to include in the SNC name, use one of the following syntax examples:

    • p:CN=SAPService<SID>@<REALM>

    • p:CN=SAPService<SID>

    Variable

    Description

    SID

    The system ID of the target SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP. Kerberos <SID> is the realm of the Windows domain.

    REALM

    The realm of the Windows domain.
    Example

    For an ABAP system with ABC for the system ID and a Windows domain of XYZ.EXAMPLE.COM, enter one of the following lines:

    p:CN=SAPServiceABC@XYZ.EXAMPLE.COM

    p:CN=SAPServiceABC

    Note

    Enter the realm in uppercase letters. The realm name is case sensitive.

  6. Select the SNC logon with user/password (no Single Sign-On) checkbox.
  7. Save your entries.

Next Steps

For more information on Kerberos for SNC, see SAP Notes 1763075 Information published on SAP site and 183795 Information published on SAP site.