How To Fix SECC005 - Error when encoding/decoding to/from base64

SECC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECC - Messages for Objects from Package SECC

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error when encoding/decoding to/from base64

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SECC005 - Details

• The SAP error message SECC005 indicates an issue with encoding or decoding data to/from Base64 format. This error typically arises in scenarios where data is being processed for secure transmission or storage, such as when dealing with digital signatures, encryption, or data transfer between systems.
  Causes of SECC005 Error
  
  
  Invalid Input Data: The data being encoded or decoded may not be in the correct format or may contain invalid characters that cannot be processed by the Base64 algorithm.
  
  
  Data Length Issues: Base64 encoding requires that the input data length be a multiple of 3 bytes. If the data length is not appropriate, it can lead to encoding/decoding errors.
  
  
  Corrupted Data: If the data has been corrupted or altered in transit, it may not be decodable.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the specific function module being used for encoding/decoding.
  
  
  Character Set Mismatch: If the character set of the