javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: PKIX path building failed

sun.security.provider.certpath.SunCertPathBuilderException: unable to find valid certification path to requested target

This message indicates that the application cannot find the correct path to the server's certificate it is trying to connect (TLS/SSL connections).

SOLUTION

Import the correct certificate in the SKSO Payara truststore if using over SSL.