How To Fix SAWE_PSE_SE051 - Error: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_PSE_SE - Message class for service implementation

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Error: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_PSE_SE051 - Error: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_PSE_SE051 typically relates to issues with the PSE (Personal Security Environment) in the context of Secure Network Communications (SNC) or digital certificates. This error can occur during operations that involve secure communication, such as when trying to establish a secure connection or when accessing secure resources.
  Cause:
  The error message SAWE_PSE_SE051 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Invalid Certificates: The PSE may not have the required certificates, or the existing certificates may be expired or invalid.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the PSE or SNC may be incorrect, leading to authentication failures.
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the PSE files or directories.
  Corrupted PSE: The PSE file may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAWE_PSE_SE051 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Certificates:
  
  Verify that the required certificates are present in the PSE.
  Ensure that the certificates are valid and not expired.
  
  
  
  Update PSE:
  
  If certificates are missing or invalid, you may need to import new certificates into the PSE using transaction STRUST or STRUSTSSO2 for SSL-related configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the SNC configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the parameters related to SNC and PSE are correctly set in the instance profile or via transaction RZ10.
  
  
  
  File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user running the SAP instance has the necessary permissions to access the PSE files. Check the file system permissions for the PSE directory.
  
  
  
  Recreate PSE:
  
  If the PSE is corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done using transaction STRUST to delete the existing PSE and create a new one.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STRUST: Manage PSE and certificates.
  STRUSTSSO2: Manage PSE for Secure Network Communications (SNC).
  RZ10: Profile parameters management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing PSE and certificates, as well as troubleshooting SNC issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SAWE_PSE_SE051 error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.