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# Configure an SNC connection in ERP Canvas

# Configure an SNC connection in ERP Canvas {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Learn how to set up SNC, including preparing the environment, configuring the SAP system, and testing the configuration.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

Confirm that you have the following:

* An SNC-compatible security library, such as SAP Secure Login Library or a Kerberos-based library.
* Administrative access to the SAP system and the server where it is hosted.
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## Procedure

1. Install the required security library on the MID Server by navigating to Connections \& CredentialsConnection \& Credential Aliases.
2. Search for and open the ERP Canvas RFC alias with the ID sn_erp_integration.ERP_Canvas_RFC.
3. In Related Links, select Create New Connection \& Credential.  
4. Complete the form.  
   For information about the fields, see [Configure the ERP Canvas credentials and connection](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~Cgmk9YxVWZ0XN~o~M4JsA "Connect ERP Canvas to a system of record (such as SAP) directly or using a load balancer to enable access to the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. You must select an existing, configured connection when you set up an ERP system.").
5. Restart the MID server to apply the changes.  
   For more information, see [Manually start, stop, and restart a MID Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_InstallMIDServerAsWinService&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US).
6. Verify that the SNC configuration is working correctly.
   1. Go to AllWorkflow Studio.
   2. On the home page, select Actions.
   3. Point to the Name column and select the filter icon.  
   4. Filter for contains and type <kbd class="ph userinput">heartbeat</kbd>.
   5. Select Apply.
   6. Select HeartBeat.
   7. Select Test.
   8. Specify a system and then select Run Test.  
   9. When the test is complete, select the link Your test has finished running. View the Action execution details.
   10. Verify that the connection properties set are passed as input.
   11. Verify that isAlive is true, and if it's false, validate the parameters.
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* Confirm that the security library is correctly installed and accessible. For more information, see [The SAP Security Library (SAPSECULIB)](https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_700/12a37b156c5310149ffbe290df0708d6/b8821ff4dadd11d2a60a0000e835363f.html) on the SAP help site.
* Verify that the SNC parameters are correctly set. For more information, see [Setting the SNC Parameters](https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_S4HANA_ON-PREMISE/2f64847a81a84bda878e32d5a4dae0a2/ce1dfd3d4aefd95ee10000000a114084.html) on the SAP help site.
* Check the SNC PSE for validity and correct DN entries. For more information, see [Creating or Replacing a PSE](https://help.sap.com/doc/saphelp_nw73ehp1/7.31.19/en-US/59/6b653a0c52425fe10000000a114084/content.htm?no_cache=true) on the SAP help site.
* Confirm that the SAP clients are properly configured to use SNC. For more information, see [Configuring MID Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-mid-server&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US).
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