How To Fix ESH_IF_INA038 - CSRF token validation failed

ESH_IF_INA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IF_INA - ES-InA-Adapter: Messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: CSRF token validation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IF_INA038 - CSRF token validation failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IF_INA038: CSRF token validation failed typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that use the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism. This error indicates that the CSRF token sent with the request does not match the expected token on the server side, which is a security measure to prevent unauthorized actions.
  Causes:
  
  Expired Token: The CSRF token may have expired if the session has been idle for too long.
  Token Not Sent: The CSRF token may not have been included in the request, either due to a coding error or misconfiguration.
  Token Mismatch: The token sent in the request does not match the one generated by the server, possibly due to multiple requests being sent or a page refresh.
  Session Issues: If the user session has been invalidated or if there are issues with session management, the token validation may fail.
  Browser Issues: Sometimes, browser extensions or settings can interfere with