How To Fix CTE_FND124 - Decryption failed. Verify the validity of the certificate.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FND - General message class for Add-On CTE_FND

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Decryption failed. Verify the validity of the certificate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FND124 - Decryption failed. Verify the validity of the certificate. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FND124: Decryption failed. Verify the validity of the certificate typically occurs in the context of secure communications, such as when using SSL/TLS for data encryption. This error indicates that there is an issue with the decryption process, which is often related to the certificates used for secure communication.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid or Expired Certificate: The certificate used for encryption may be expired or not valid.
  Mismatched Certificates: The certificate used for encryption does not match the private key or is not correctly configured.
  Corrupted Certificate: The certificate file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Trust Issues: The certificate authority (CA) that issued the certificate may not be trusted by the system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system regarding the SSL settings or the keystore.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Certificate Validity:
  
  Verify that the certificate is not expired and is still valid.
  Use tools like OpenSSL to check the certificate details.
  
  
  
  Update or Replace Certificate:
  
  If the certificate is expired or invalid, obtain a new certificate from a trusted CA and install it.
  
  
  
  Verify Private Key:
  
  Ensure that the private key associated with the certificate is correct and matches the public key in the certificate.
  
  
  
  Check Trust Store:
  
  Ensure that the CA certificate is present in the trust store of the SAP system.
  If necessary, import the CA certificate into the trust store.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the SSL configuration in the SAP system (e.g., in the instance profile or the SSL configuration settings).
  Ensure that the paths to the keystore and truststore are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes to certificates or configurations, restart the relevant SAP services to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to SSL configuration and certificate management for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation on configuring SSL and managing certificates for detailed instructions.
  Logs: Review the SAP system logs (e.g., dev_icm, dev_w0) for additional error messages or context that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.