How To Fix RDSV_DS_GEN_XX117 - No access to PSE-file for the application in system &1 on server &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_DS_GEN_XX - Regulatory validation of certificates

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No access to PSE-file for the application in system &1 on server &2

What causes this issue?

The system tries to access an PSE-file that does not match the file that
should be installed.
The password and the system release of the currently installed PSE-file
do not match the legal requirement.
This has happened because you have not uploaded:
The right PSE-file for your system, Or
The new matching file for a new release after an upgrade, Or
Any PSE-file.
<ZU>Note:</>
You can only upload an PSE-file for a system and the corresponding
release if the relevant data is maintained in the SAP Support Portal
(https://support.sap.com/en/index.html).
You upload the wrong certificate if the maintained release value in the
SAP Support Portal for the component SAP_BASIS and SAPAPPL, S4CORE or
SAPFIN do not match the relevant release value in the system where the
PSE-file is uploaded.

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

System Response

The system prevents postings with invalid digital signatures since such
posting are not legal.

How to fix this error?

Read SAP Consulting Note 2151028 to get an overview how to upload an
PSE-file for a production system from the SAP Support Portal.
<ZU>Do the following:</>
Check that your system is a production system and no test or development
system
Check the system and release data that you have maintained in the SAP
Support Portal
Compare the portal data with the system data from the system where you
must upload the PSE-file
Correct the portal data regarding the real existing system data
Upload the file

Procedure for System Administrators

The upload process requires an S-User with password for the SAP Support
Portal.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX117 - No access to PSE-file for the application in system &1 on server &2 ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX117 indicates that there is no access to the PSE (Personal Security Environment) file for the application in the specified system and server. This error typically arises in the context of security and encryption, particularly when dealing with SSL/TLS configurations or secure communication setups in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  File Permissions: The user under which the SAP application server is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the PSE file.
  File Path Issues: The path to the PSE file may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the SSL settings or the PSE file itself.
  Corrupted PSE File: The PSE file could be corrupted or improperly generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user running the SAP application server has read and write permissions to the PSE file and its directory.
  You can use operating system commands (like ls -l on Unix/Linux) to check the permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Confirm that the PSE file exists at the specified path. You can check the configuration settings in the SAP system to find the expected location of the PSE file.
  If the path is incorrect, update the configuration to point to the correct location.
  
  
  
  Review SSL Configuration:
  
  Check the SSL configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the PSE is correctly configured for the intended use (e.g., for HTTPs, RFC, etc.).
  You can use transaction STRUST to manage and view the PSE files.
  
  
  
  Regenerate PSE:
  
  If the PSE file is corrupted, you may need to regenerate it. This can be done using transaction STRUST. Make sure to back up the existing PSE before making changes.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Restart the Application Server:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP application server to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PSE (Personal Security Environment): A PSE is a file that contains security-related information, such as certificates and private keys, used for secure communication.
  Transaction STRUST: This transaction is used to manage SSL certificates and PSE files in SAP systems.
  SAP Security: Understanding the basics of SAP security, including SSL/TLS, is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to secure communications.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.