How To Fix TRUST003 - Certificate added to PSE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRUST - Certificate Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Certificate added to PSE

What causes this issue?

The certificate was added to the certificate list of the PSE; that is,
the certificate is trusted for verification.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRUST003 - Certificate added to PSE ?

  The SAP error message TRUST003 indicates that a certificate has been successfully added to a Personal Security Environment (PSE). This message is not an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message that confirms the successful addition of a certificate to the PSE.
  Cause:
  The message appears when you perform an operation related to managing security certificates in SAP, such as importing a new certificate into the PSE. This is typically done to establish secure communication (e.g., SSL/TLS) between SAP systems or between an SAP system and external systems.
  Solution:
  Since TRUST003 is an informational message, no specific action is required to resolve it. However, if you are managing certificates and see this message, it indicates that the process was successful. Here are some steps you might consider following this message:
  
  
  Verify the Certificate: After adding the certificate, ensure that it is valid and correctly configured. You can check the certificate details in the PSE to confirm its attributes (e.g., validity period, issuer).
  
  
  Test the Connection: If the certificate was added to enable secure communication, perform a test to ensure that the connection works as expected. This could involve testing an HTTPS connection or other secure protocols.
  
  
  Monitor Logs: Keep an eye on the system logs for any related messages that might indicate issues with the certificate or the secure connection.
  
  
  Backup PSE: It’s a good practice to back up your PSE after making changes, including adding certificates, to ensure you can restore it if needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PSE (Personal Security Environment): This is a storage area for security-related information, including certificates and private keys, used by SAP systems to establish secure communications.
  Transaction Codes: You can manage PSEs using transaction codes like STRUST (for managing SSL certificates) and STRUSTSSO2 (for Single Sign-On).
  Certificate Authorities (CAs): Ensure that the certificates you are adding are from trusted CAs, as this will affect the trustworthiness of the secure connections established.
  
  If you encounter any issues after adding the certificate, you may need to troubleshoot further based on the specific symptoms or error messages that arise.