How To Fix RDSV_DS_GEN_XX153 - Certificate SubjectID for application &4 in system &1 is &2 instead of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_DS_GEN_XX - Regulatory validation of certificates

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Certificate SubjectID for application &4 in system &1 is &2 instead of &3

What causes this issue?

The system runs a cloud service that requests a Secure Storage and
Forward (SSF) - application to sign a document with a digital signature.
The SSF-application is currently configured with a PSE-file that does
not match the legal certification data.

System Response

The SSF-application requires a system containing a
specifically-configured and certified PSE-file.
It is a legal requirement that the SSF-application must generate a
digital signature.

How to fix this error?

The Secure Storage and Forward (SSF) environment of the dedicated cloud
system must be correctly setup. This setup change must be completed by
the provider of the cloud service you use.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX153 - Certificate SubjectID for application &4 in system &1 is &2 instead of &3 ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_DS_GEN_XX153 indicates a mismatch in the Certificate SubjectID for a specific application in a given system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems that utilize digital certificates for secure communication, such as in scenarios involving SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Gateway, or other secure services.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the SubjectID of the certificate being used does not match the expected value. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Certificate Misconfiguration: The certificate installed on the system may not be configured correctly, leading to a mismatch in the SubjectID.
  Expired or Invalid Certificate: The certificate may have expired or been revoked, causing the system to reject it.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system may be configured to expect a different SubjectID than what is currently being presented by the certificate.
  Changes in Certificate Authority (CA): If the CA that issued the certificate has changed or if the certificate chain is broken, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Certificate:
  
  Check the certificate installed on the system to ensure it is valid and has not expired.
  Use tools like OpenSSL or the SAP transaction STRUST to inspect the certificate details.
  
  
  
  Check the SubjectID:
  
  Compare the SubjectID in the error message with the expected SubjectID. This can usually be found in the system configuration or documentation.
  If the SubjectID is incorrect, you may need to obtain a new certificate with the correct SubjectID.
  
  
  
  Update the Certificate:
  
  If the certificate is invalid or expired, generate a new certificate or renew the existing one.
  Ensure that the new certificate is correctly installed in the appropriate trust store (e.g., STRUST in SAP).
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration settings to ensure that they are pointing to the correct certificate and that the expected SubjectID is configured properly.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the connection to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on managing certificates and secure communication.
  Transaction STRUST: This transaction is used to manage SSL certificates in SAP systems. You can view and import certificates here.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.