How To Fix RDSV_DS_GEN_XX118 - PSE-file for application &3 not available for client &1 in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_DS_GEN_XX - Regulatory validation of certificates

• Message number: 118

• Message text: PSE-file for application &3 not available for client &1 in system &2

What causes this issue?

No PSE-file is configured for the current application, system or client
you are using.

System Response

The system is not able to generate a digital signature and aborts the
posting.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Use the STRUST transaction to configure the missing PSE-file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX118 - PSE-file for application &3 not available for client &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX118 indicates that the PSE (Personal Security Environment) file for a specific application is not available for a particular client in the specified system. This error typically arises in the context of secure communication, such as when using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or when dealing with secure connections in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PSE File: The PSE file for the specified application is not created or is missing in the system for the specified client.
  Incorrect Client Configuration: The client configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to access the PSE file.
  Transport Issues: If the PSE file was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport may have failed or not been executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the PSE file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Import PSE:
  
  If the PSE file is missing, you can create a new PSE file using transaction STRUST. 
  Navigate to the appropriate node (e.g., SSL, SNC) and create a new PSE for the application in question.
  If you have a PSE file from another system, you can import it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client settings are correct and that the PSE is assigned to the correct client.
  You can check the client settings in transaction SCC4.
  
  
  
  Transport the PSE:
  
  If the PSE file needs to be transported from another system, ensure that the transport request is created and released properly.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PSE file. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction STRUST: This transaction is used to manage PSE files in SAP. You can create, import, and manage PSE files for various applications.
  SSL Configuration: If the error is related to SSL, ensure that the SSL configuration is correctly set up in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX118 and ensure that the PSE file is available for the specified application and client.