How To Fix SIPT152 - Cert. Serial No. for SAFTPT applic. in system &1 is &2 instead of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Cert. Serial No. for SAFTPT applic. in system &1 is &2 instead of &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The SAFTPT SSF-application requires a system containing a
specifically-configured and certified PSE-file.
It is a legal requirement that the SAFTPT 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 SIPT152 - Cert. Serial No. for SAFTPT applic. in system &1 is &2 instead of &3 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT152 indicates an issue with the certificate serial number for the SAFTPT (Standard Audit File for Tax Purposes) application in the specified system. This error typically arises when the system is expecting a specific certificate serial number but finds a different one instead.
  Cause:
  
  
  Certificate Mismatch: The serial number of the certificate configured in the system does not match the expected serial number. This can happen if:
  
  The certificate has been updated or replaced, but the system configuration has not been updated accordingly.
  The wrong certificate is being used for the SAFTPT application.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to the SAFTPT application or the digital certificates.
  
  
  Expired or Invalid Certificate: The certificate being used may have expired or is no longer valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Configuration:
  
  Verify the certificate settings in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code STRUST (Trust Manager).
  Ensure that the correct certificate is installed and that its serial number matches the expected value.
  
  
  
  Update Certificate:
  
  If the certificate has changed, update the configuration in the SAP system to reflect the new serial number.
  If necessary, obtain a new certificate from the certificate authority (CA) and install it in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Certificate:
  
  Check the validity of the certificate to ensure it is not expired or revoked. You can do this in the Trust Manager or by using external tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SAFTPT and digital certificates for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the SAFTPT application is functioning correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STRUST: Trust Manager for managing certificates.
  SICF: Service Activation for checking if the SAFTPT service is active.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on SAFTPT and digital certificate management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.