
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing SSL Certificates in SAP Web Application
Here's how to install an SSL certificate in SAP Web Application:
Certificate Preparation:
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Save your SSL Certificate content from "BEGIN CERTIFICATE" to "END CERTIFICATE" in a .txt file, removing extra spaces and characters
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Save Root and Intermediate CA certificates separately as .txt files
Installation Process:
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Launch Trust Manager and expand SSL server PSE node
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Double-click your application server to access PSE maintenance
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Select "Import Cert. Response"
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Import your SSL Certificate by either:
- Pasting the contents directly from your .txt file
- Using "Load local file" to specify the certificate path
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Verify the import by double-clicking the certificate to view details
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Save changes
Root Certificate Installation:
From Certificate Database:
- Click "Import certificate"
- Select Database tab
- Choose certificate from database
- Click "Add to Certificate List"
- Save changes
From File System:
- Click "Import certificate"
- Browse for certificate file
- Select "Base 64" format
- Click Enter
- Select "Add to Certificate List"
- Save changes
Important Notes:
- For multi-server setups, import certificates on one server only
- PSE will automatically distribute to all application servers
- Root and Intermediate CA import locations vary by system configuration
- System-wide SSL server PSEs need only one certificate import
After completing these steps, your SSL certificate will be properly installed and functional in your SAP Web Application.
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