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If you are using individual PSEs for the server components, then you must exchange the servers' public-key certificates. Use the procedure below, which begins the exchange on the AS ABAP.

Note

You can also begin the exchange on the partner's host.

Prerequisites
  • The SAP Cryptographic Library is available on the Application Server ABAP. For more information, see SAP Note 1848999 Information published on SAP site.
  • The SNC PSE exists on the AS ABAP.
  • You have access to the other servers' public-key certificates.
Procedure
  1. Export the AS ABAP's public-key certificate.

    More information: Exporting the AS ABAP's Public-Key Certificate 

  2. Import the application server's public-key certificate into the partner's certificate list.

    More information: Maintaining the Server's Certificate List Using SAPGENPSE 

  3. Export the partner's public-key certificate.

    More information: Exporting the Server's Certificate Using SAPGENPSE 

  4. Import the partner's public-key certificateinto the SNC PSE's certificate list on the application server.

    More information: Importing Public-Key Certificates on the AS ABAP 

  5. Save the data.
Result

The application server has the information it needs to identify its communication partner using SNC.

Continue with the connection-specific configurations.