How To Fix OT432 - Package &1 must be signed with test certificate or signed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Package &1 must be signed with test certificate or signed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to lock package &V1& in status "New" without signature.
This is not possible if the package is not signed.

System Response

The system cancels the required action.

How to fix this error?

At least one of the following activities must be executed when locking a
package:
Execute the signature. This locks the package and executes the digital
signature with the final certificate. This information is then
replicated on the SMP.
Lock the package and select "Test Signature" or "Final Signature". The
digital signature is executed as part of this action using a test
certificate or final certificate. This information is then replicated on
the SMP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Select one of the actions named above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT432 - Package &1 must be signed with test certificate or signed ?

  The SAP error message OT432 indicates that a package (or transport request) must be signed with a test certificate or must be signed in general. This error typically arises in the context of SAP transport management, where packages or transport requests need to be properly signed to ensure their integrity and authenticity.
  Cause:
  
  Unsigned Package: The package or transport request has not been signed, which is a requirement for it to be transported between systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Missing Test Certificate: The system is configured to require a test certificate for the package, and it is either missing or not properly configured.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer settings may not be correctly set up to allow for the signing of packages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Sign the Package:
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10).
  Locate the transport request/package that is causing the error.
  Right-click on the transport request and select the option to "Sign" the package.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, this should resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured to allow for signing. This can be checked in transaction code STMS.
  Verify that the transport routes are correctly set up and that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  
  
  
  Use a Test Certificate:
  
  If your system requires a test certificate, ensure that it is properly installed and configured.
  You may need to consult with your Basis team to ensure that the test certificate is available and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transport management and signing packages for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply to your system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if there are specific configurations in your landscape that may be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works in SAP can help in managing transport requests and packages effectively.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that the user attempting to sign the package has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OT432 error and successfully sign your transport package.