To be able to use an authentication mechanism that is provided by a partner, the following requirements must be met:

• The ticket-issuing application server must be at least Release 4.6D, patch level 317.

• The ticket-issuing system’s ITS must be at least Release 4.6D.
• SNC is required for the connection between the AGate and the ticket-issuing application server.

• The partner product must be certified by the SAP Software Partner Program.