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 and correctly maintained in the SAP system.
  Use transaction STRUST to check the SSL certificates and PSE (Personal Security Environment).
  Ensure the PSE used for encryption is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review SSF Configuration:
  
  Check the SSF configuration in transaction SSF or STRUST.
  Make sure the cryptographic library (e.g., SAP Cryptographic Library) is properly installed and configured.
  
  
  
  Check Web Service or Encryption Settings:
  
  If this error occurs in the context of Web Services, verify the WS-Security settings.
  Ensure the encryption algorithms and keys configured match the requirements.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (SM21) and developer traces (ST22) for more detailed error information.
  Use transaction SRT_UTIL or SRT_MONI to monitor Web Service processing and errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WSPT008 or encryption errors.
  Sometimes, specific patches or kernel updates are required.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STRUST – Manage SSL certificates and PSE.
  SSF – Secure Store and Forward configuration.
  SRT_UTIL / SRT_MONI – Web Service utilities and monitoring.
  SM21 – System log.
  ST22 – Dump analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Components:
  
  Web Services (SOA, WS-Security)
  Secure Store and Forward (SSF)
  Cryptographic Library (SAPCRYPTOLIB)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to encryption errors and WSPT008.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact element name replacing & or the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during Web Service call, message processing, etc.), more specific guidance can be given.