How To Fix 1S523 - Unknown SSF profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1S - Messages for SSF ("Secure Store & Forward")

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Unknown SSF profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1S523 - Unknown SSF profile ?

  The SAP error message 1S523: Unknown SSF profile typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified Secure Store and Forward (SSF) profile. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to perform cryptographic operations or when configuring digital signatures.
  Causes:
  
  Missing SSF Profile: The specified SSF profile does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SSF profile may be incorrectly configured or not properly assigned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SSF profile.
  Transport Issues: If the SSF profile was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SSF Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STRUST (Trust Manager) and check the SSF profiles configured in the system.
  Ensure that the SSF profile you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify SSF Profile:
  
  If the SSF profile is missing, you may need to create a new one. This can be done in the same transaction (STRUST).
  If the profile exists but is misconfigured, modify it to ensure it meets the required settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the SSF profile. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the SSF profile was transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  You may need to re-import the transport or manually create the profile in the target system.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SSF (Secure Store and Forward): This is a mechanism used in SAP for secure data transmission, often involving encryption and digital signatures.
  Trust Manager (STRUST): This transaction is used to manage SSL certificates, SSF profiles, and other security-related configurations in SAP.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the necessary authorization objects related to SSF are assigned to the user roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.