How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS003 - The certificate cannot be expired in the check date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS - Message class for eSocial processing errors

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The certificate cannot be expired in the check date.

What causes this issue?

The certificate that you integrated in the system is suspended.

System Response

Rejection of batch or event.

How to fix this error?

Integrate a new certificate with validity still valid. Follow the steps
described in the document <LS>Digital Certificates: How to configure the
digital certificates to sign eSocial events XML files and the connection
to restricted production environment</>, attached to the SAP Note
2514483.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS003 - The certificate cannot be expired in the check date. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS003 typically relates to issues with digital certificates used in the Brazilian payroll system, particularly in the context of the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) reporting. This error indicates that the certificate being used has expired as of the check date specified in the payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Digital Certificate: The most common cause of this error is that the digital certificate used for signing the EFD files has expired. Digital certificates have a validity period, and if the certificate is not renewed before it expires, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Check Date: The check date used in the payroll processing may be set to a date that falls after the expiration of the certificate.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the digital certificate in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Renew the Digital Certificate: 
  
  Contact your certificate authority (CA) to renew the expired digital certificate. Ensure that you obtain a new certificate that is valid for the required period.
  Once you have the new certificate, install it in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Update the Certificate in SAP:
  
  Go to transaction STRUST in SAP.
  Navigate to the appropriate SSL server or client PSE (Personal Security Environment) where the certificate is stored.
  Import the new certificate into the PSE.
  
  
  
  Check the Check Date:
  
  Ensure that the check date used in the payroll processing is correct and does not fall after the expiration date of the certificate.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After updating the certificate, run a test payroll process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to EFD and digital certificates for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or provide guidance on managing digital certificates in the context of Brazilian payroll.
  EFD Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the EFD requirements in Brazil, as they may change over time, and ensure that your system is compliant with the latest regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the expired certificate and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS003 error.