How To Fix WSPT008 - Encrypting: Error in & element.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSPT - Message Class for Portugal Webservice

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Encrypting: Error in & element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSPT008 - Encrypting: Error in & element. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSPT008 Encrypting: Error in & element.
  typically occurs during the encryption process in SAP, often related to Web Services or Secure Store and Forward (SSF) operations.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that there is a problem with the XML element being encrypted.
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the name of the XML element where the error occurred.
  Common causes include:
  The XML element to be encrypted is malformed or missing.
  The encryption key or certificate used for encryption is invalid, missing, or not properly maintained.
  The encryption context or configuration is incorrect.
  Issues with the Secure Store and Forward (SSF) setup or the cryptographic library.
  The element to be encrypted does not exist or is empty in the payload.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the XML Payload:
  
  Verify that the XML element mentioned in the error exists and is well-formed.
  Ensure the element contains data to be encrypted.
  
  
  
  Verify Encryption Keys and Certificates:
  
  Check that the encryption keys or certificates used are valid