How To Fix SR132 - Error in conversion of proxy password for destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Error in conversion of proxy password for destination &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The upgrade to SAP Release 7.0 starts an XPRA program that converts
proxy passwords to secure storage. In certain cases, you may need to
skip this procedure (for example, due to database locks during the
upgrade). This can cause the proxy passwords to become invalid.

How to fix this error?

Enter the user password again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR132 - Error in conversion of proxy password for destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message SR132, which states "Error in conversion of proxy password for destination &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in SAP, particularly related to the proxy settings and the password used for authentication.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Password: The password for the proxy user defined in the RFC destination may be incorrect or has changed.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with the encoding of the password, especially if special characters are involved.
  Configuration Errors: The RFC destination might not be configured correctly, or the proxy settings may not be properly set up.
  User Lock: The user associated with the proxy might be locked or inactive.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the connection to the destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Password: Check the password for the proxy user in the RFC destination configuration. Ensure that it is correct and has not changed.
  Update RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Find the relevant RFC destination and check the settings.
  Update the password if necessary.
  
  
  Check User Status: Ensure that the user associated with the proxy is not locked or inactive. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  Encoding Check: If the password contains special characters, ensure that they are correctly encoded. Sometimes, using a different encoding method can resolve the issue.
  Test Connection: After making changes, use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to verify that the RFC destination is working correctly.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  Network Configuration: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection to the destination.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring RFC destinations and proxy settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SR132 error in your SAP system.