How To Fix SDEST028 - Value & for handling of cookies is invalid

SDEST028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Value & for handling of cookies is invalid

What causes this issue?

The value &V1& is not valid for the handling of cookies:
Valid values
<ZH>0</> to reject cookies
<ZH>1</> to accept all cookies
<ZH>2</> for a confirmation prompt for cookies
<ZH>3</> to trigger an event (IF_HTTP_CLIENT~EVENTKIND_HANDLE_COOKIE)

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid value.

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 SDEST028 - Value & for handling of cookies is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SDEST028 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of cookies in the context of SAP's Internet Communication Framework (ICF). This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid value for cookie handling, which can affect the functionality of web applications or services that rely on cookies for session management or state maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cookie Value: The error may occur if the cookie value being processed is not in the expected format or contains invalid characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system settings related to cookie handling.
  Browser Compatibility: Sometimes, the issue can arise from the browser being used, especially if it does not support certain cookie attributes or settings.
  Session Management: Problems with session management, such as expired sessions or incorrect session IDs, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cookie Settings: Review the cookie settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the configuration