How To Fix SAWE_PSE_SE011 - Element &1 has an invalid format

SAWE_PSE_SE011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_PSE_SE - Message class for service implementation

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Element &1 has an invalid format

What causes this issue?

The element &V1& has an invalid format.

System Response

The system terminates service execution.

How to fix this error?

Provide the input for the element in the format &V2&.

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.

SAWE_PSE_SE011 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_PSE_SE011, which states "Element &1 has an invalid format," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's handling of Personal Security Environment (PSE) or when dealing with cryptographic operations. This error indicates that a specific element (denoted by &1) does not conform to the expected format, which can lead to issues in processing security-related tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The element in question may contain data that does not match the expected format (e.g., incorrect length, invalid characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the PSE settings or related security parameters.
  Corrupted PSE: The PSE file may be corrupted or improperly generated, leading to invalid entries.
  Version Mismatch: There could be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or libraries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Data: Verify the data being processed for the element indicated in the error message. Ensure it adheres to the expected format and constraints.
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