To set up the recommended secure gateway configuration, proceed as follows: Check the secinfo and reginfo files. To do this, in the gateway monitor (transaction SMGW) choose Goto Expert Functions External Security Display (secinfo)
– Extend these files as required.
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Suggestion: For instructions on installing a standalone gateway, you can refer to this helpful guide available here.
How To Access the Gateway Monitor Tool (GWMON) in SAP
To leave the gateway monitor, you typically use the command “q,” and to navigate to the menu above, you can press “m.
For us the main concern is with ‘security ‘ options. i.e option ‘9’ in the menu section.
The option ‘9’ should be used in order to handle Gateway security files, reginfo and secinfo, that are used to allow/deny programs to register or be executed on this Gateway.
How to Verify Reginfo and Secinfo in SAP
To make changes to the reginfo and secinfo files, it is necessary to gain entry into either DIR_DATA or DIR_GLOBAL, depending on how you have configured the reginfo and secinfo parameter.
I would like to point out a important fact about setting the parameters reginfo and secinfo which we face often and it ends up in errors. Thankfully we have a SAP note which describes what should be the correct format and the directory for setting the reginfo and secinfo files. Please refer to the SAP note # 2538876 – “Name of the path is not correct” popup while accessing the ACL files via SMGW
To make changes to the entries in the reginfo/secinfo file, you will need to edit the corresponding file from the operating system level. This is because there is no graphical user interface available for standalone or Java applications. Simply open the file, delete or add entries as needed, and save it manually.
Now important point is to tell the gateway that we have made the changes in the reginfo/secinfo files and to implement those changes and let them take into affect we need to reload the security files. For this please choose option number ‘4’ so that the security files are reloaded.
By following this method, we can effectively handle and control the security files in both standalone gateway servers and JAVA application servers.
Acquiring Secinfo and Reginfo in SAP
To check reginfo and secinfo in SAP, follow these steps:
1. Enable Gateway simulation by setting the profile parameter gw/sim_mode = 1.
3. Set the profile parameter gw/acl_mode = 1 to activate ACL (Access Control List) mode.
4. Utilize centralized ACL files by configuring the following profile parameters:
– acl/file = – acl/controlfile = Ensure that you replace “ By following these steps, you can effectively check reginfo and secinfo in SAP. The secinfo security file is utilized to prevent unauthorized execution of external programs. On the other hand, the reginfo file manages the registration of external programs in the gateway. When the gateway is initiated, both security files are read again. In order to make dynamic modifications, you can edit, add or remove entries in the reginfo file. – The secinfo security file prevents unauthorized launching of external programs. – The reginfo file controls the registration of external programs in the gateway. – Both security files are re-read when starting up the gateway. – Dynamic changes can be made by editing entries in the reginfo file. 1. Log in to your SAP system using appropriate credentials. 2. Access transaction code SMGW (Gateway Monitor) or navigate through the menu path: Tools -> Administration -> Monitor -> Gateway Monitor. 3. In the Gateway Monitor screen, click on “Goto” and select “Logged On Clients”. 4. Identify the client for which you want to check reginfo and secinfo. 5. Double-click on the desired client entry. 6. In the new window that opens, go to “Programs” tab. 7. Look for the program name or description that you want to verify its registration status. To check secinfo: 9. Go back to previous window (client details). 10. Click on “Security” tab. 11. Check if any security settings are applied for this client regarding program registrations. The secinfo security file in SAP is utilized to prevent unauthorized launching of external programs. The specific file name is determined by the parameter gw/sec_info, and its default location is /usr/sap/<,SID>,/<,INSTANCE>,/data/secinfo. If this file does not exist, the system will execute all external programs without any restrictions. To ensure secure operations within SAP systems, it is crucial to understand how to check reginfo and secinfo files. These files play a significant role in controlling the execution of external programs. The secinfo file specifically focuses on preventing unsanctioned launches of such programs. To check Reginfo and Secinfo in SAP, follow these steps. First, go to transaction SMGW in your SAP system. Then, select the Goto menu from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen. In the parameter list that appears, locate two important values: gateway hostname and gateway service. These values are crucial for checking Reginfo (Registration Information) and Secinfo (Security Information) in SAP.Reginfo vs. Secinfo: What sets them apart?
Understanding the Reginfo File
The SAP path for Secinfo
Finding the hostname for my SAP gateway