How To Fix ID_FI_NORDIC032 - A security error occurred when signing the outgoing CONTRL file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FI_NORDIC - International Development - Edifact in Nordic Countries

• Message number: 032

• Message text: A security error occurred when signing the outgoing CONTRL file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_FI_NORDIC032 - A security error occurred when signing the outgoing CONTRL file ?

  The SAP error message ID_FI_NORDIC032, which indicates that "A security error occurred when signing the outgoing CONTRL file," typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or financial transactions where digital signatures are required for compliance with regulatory standards, particularly in Nordic countries.
  Cause:
  
  
  Certificate Issues: The most common cause of this error is related to the digital certificate used for signing. This could be due to:
  
  The certificate being expired or not valid.
  The certificate not being properly installed or configured in the SAP system.
  The certificate not being trusted by the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the signing process can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: Required libraries or components for handling digital signatures may be missing or not properly configured.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user attempting to sign the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the signing operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Validity:
  
  Verify that the digital certificate used for signing is valid and not expired.
  Ensure that the certificate is correctly installed in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to digital signatures in the SAP system. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly according to the requirements for signing the CONTRL file.
  
  
  
  Install Required Components:
  
  Ensure that all necessary libraries and components for digital signatures are installed and configured correctly in the SAP environment.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to sign the outgoing CONTRL file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to electronic invoicing and digital signatures for specific guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific patches or updates that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to digital signatures and electronic invoicing.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for electronic invoicing in Nordic countries, as it may contain specific guidelines for handling digital signatures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ID_FI_NORDIC032 error in your SAP system.