How To Fix 3W200 - Certificate preparation was not successful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Certificate preparation was not successful

What causes this issue?

The preparation check for certificate generation has failed. This is
caused by a lack of complete information entered into the system.
Refer to <DS:FU.HR_ZA_TC_PRECHECK>Preparation Checks</> for details.

System Response

Details of the checks that have failed are available in the status
report of the certificate generation run.

How to fix this error?

If you tried to run the tax certificate generation program, go to the
IMG: Payroll Accounting -> Payroll: South Africa -> Annual IRP5 /
IT3(a) Tax Certificate Processing.
If you tried to run the U
view V_T5W66.
Check each step to determine what additional information must be
entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W200 - Certificate preparation was not successful ?

  The SAP error message "3W200 Certificate preparation was not successful" typically occurs during the process of generating or managing digital certificates within the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing prerequisites, or problems with the underlying infrastructure.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system related to the certificate generation process.
  Missing Dependencies: Required components or libraries for certificate generation may not be installed or configured properly.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the certificate store or perform the required operations.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity to the certificate authority (CA) or other external services.
  Expired or Invalid Certificates: The certificates being used may have expired or are not valid.
  Incorrect Certificate Authority (CA) Configuration: The CA settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the certificate generation process in the SAP system. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  Verify Dependencies: Ensure that all necessary components and libraries for certificate management are installed and properly configured.
  Review User Permissions: Check the permissions of the user or service account that is attempting to generate the certificate. Ensure it has the necessary access rights.
  Network Connectivity: Test the network connection to the certificate authority and ensure that there are no firewall or proxy issues blocking access.
  Check Certificate Validity: Verify that the certificates being used are valid and not expired. If they are expired, renew or replace them.
  Review CA Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the certificate authority in the SAP system is correct. This includes checking the CA URL, credentials, and any other relevant settings.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on certificate management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Logs and Traces: Review the system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the failure.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.