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Secure Access Service Edge:Network diagnostics-related error codes of the SASE client

Last Updated:Mar 31, 2026

This topic lists the network diagnostics-related error codes for the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) client, including the error type, description, and resolution for each code.

Error codes

Error codeDescriptionError typeResolution
-1An unknown error occurs.Unknown errorCheck whether the SASE client is properly installed. If the issue persists, contact the administrator.
20000Failed to obtain the authentication service URL.Internal errorReinstall the SASE client.
20001Failed to obtain the logon URL.Internal errorReinstall the SASE client.
20002Failed to obtain the updater URL.Internal errorReinstall the SASE client.
20003Authentication failed.Network or DNS exceptionCheck your network connection or switch to a different network. If the issue persists, check the DNS settings on your device. For DNS server recommendations, see DNS server recommendations.
20004Logon failed.Network or DNS exceptionCheck your network connection or switch to a different network. If the issue persists, check the DNS settings on your device. For DNS server recommendations, see DNS server recommendations.
20005Upgrade failed.Network or DNS exceptionCheck your network connection or switch to a different network. If the issue persists, check the DNS settings on your device. For DNS server recommendations, see DNS server recommendations.
20006The upgrade configuration file does not exist.Network or DNS exceptionCheck your network connection or switch to a different network. If the issue persists, check the DNS settings on your device. For DNS server recommendations, see DNS server recommendations.
20007Failed to connect to the time server.Network or DNS exceptionCheck your network connection or switch to a different network. If the issue persists, check the DNS settings on your device. For DNS server recommendations, see DNS server recommendations.
20008The connection to the service access point timed out.Network or DNS exceptionCheck your network connection or switch to a different network. If the issue persists, check the DNS settings on your device. For DNS server recommendations, see DNS server recommendations.
20009No connections are established at the service access point.Network or DNS exceptionLog on to the SASE console and enable internal network access.
20010Client startup items are abnormal.Client errorReinstall the SASE client. Alternatively, check the optimization and network acceleration features of other security software installed on your device and clear the startup optimization option for the SASE client.
20011SASE is not running.Client errorReinstall the SASE client. Alternatively, check the optimization and network acceleration features of other security software installed on your device and clear the startup optimization option for the SASE client.
20012macOS system extensions are not installed.Client errorGrant permissions again and install the SASE system extension for macOS.
20013Proxies conflict.Software conflictThe proxy software installed on your device may conflict with the SASE client. Stop the proxy software and restart the SASE client.
20014OS proxies conflict.Software conflictThe default system proxy may conflict with the SASE client. Disable the system proxy through your browser settings or system settings, then restart the SASE client.
20015The system time is abnormal.System errorTurn on Set the time automatically in Windows. This enables NTP-based time calibration.
20016The logon page does not exist.Server errorContact the administrator to check whether the identity source is enabled in the SASE console.
20017The certificate for Internet access is not installed.Certificate errorLog on to the SASE client again. The SASE service automatically issues and installs the certificate.
20018The root certificate for 802.1X is not installed.Certificate errorLog on to the SASE client again. The SASE service automatically issues and installs the certificate.
20019The user certificate for 802.1X is not installed.Certificate errorLog on to the SASE client again. The SASE service automatically issues and installs the certificate.
20020The root certificate for 802.1X has expired or is about to expire.Certificate errorLog on to the SASE client again. The SASE service automatically issues and installs the certificate.
20021The user certificate for 802.1X has expired or is about to expire.Certificate errorLog on to the SASE client again. The SASE service automatically issues and installs the certificate.
20022The root certificate for 802.1X is not trusted.Certificate errorOpen Keychain Access on macOS and select Always Trust for the certificate.
20023The user certificate for 802.1X is not trusted.Certificate errorOpen Keychain Access on macOS and select Always Trust for the certificate.
20024The driver for traffic redirection is not running.Client errorReinstall the SASE client. Alternatively, check the optimization and network acceleration features of other security software installed on your device and clear the startup optimization option for the SASE client.
20025The Base Filtering Engine (BFE) service is not running.Client errorCheck whether the BFE service is running. If not, use one of the following methods: enable the BFE service (see Enable the Base Filtering Engine service), or reinstall your operating system.
20026The SASE service is not started.Client errorRestart the SASE client and log on.
20027Private access is disabled.Client errorContact the administrator to enable internal network access.
20028Failed to connect to the stunnel client.Client or network errorCheck your network conditions and DNS settings.
20029Software conflicts due to the same listening port.Software conflictThe software installed on your device may conflict with the SASE client. Stop the conflicting software and restart the SASE client.
20030Software conflicts due to processes or dll.Software conflictThe software installed on your device may conflict with the SASE client. Stop the conflicting software and restart the SASE client.
20031Software conflicts due to drives.Software conflictA driver running on your device may conflict with the SASE client. Uninstall the conflicting driver and restart the SASE client.
20032The SHA-256 patch is missing.Client errorDownload and install the SHA-256 patch for your Windows version, then try again. For installation steps, see Install the SHA-256 patch.

DNS server recommendations

For error codes 20003–20008, if switching networks does not resolve the issue, configure a reliable DNS server on your device:

  • If your device is in China, use 114.114.114.114.

  • If your device is outside China, use 8.8.8.8.

Install the SHA-256 patch

Error code 20032 indicates the SHA-256 patch required by Windows 7 is missing.

Download the patch

Download the patch that matches your Windows version:

Start Windows Update before installing

Before installing the patch, start the Windows Update service:

  1. Open Control Panel and click System and Security.

  2. Click Administrative Tools.

  3. In the Administrative Tools window, double-click Services.

  4. Find Windows Update, right-click it, and select Properties.

  5. In the Windows Update Properties window, set Startup type to Automatic.

Third-party error codes

The SASE client integrates with Lark, WeCom, and DingTalk. For errors originating from these platforms, refer to their documentation: