How To Fix WSPT010 - Certificate: Error "&" in function & for application &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSPT - Message Class for Portugal Webservice

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Certificate: Error "&" in function & for application &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSPT010 - Certificate: Error "&" in function & for application &. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSPT010 Certificate: Error "&" in function & for application &.
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SSL/TLS communication when there is an issue with the certificate processing. The placeholders & in the message are replaced at runtime with specific details such as the error description, function name, and application name.
  Common causes include:
  
  Invalid or corrupted certificate: The certificate used for SSL communication is not valid or corrupted.
  Certificate chain issues: Missing intermediate or root certificates in the trust store.
  Incorrect certificate format: The certificate is not in the expected format (e.g., PEM vs DER).
  Expired certificate: The certificate has expired.
  Incorrect configuration: The application or function is not correctly configured to use the certificate.
  Special characters or parsing errors: The error message mentions "&" which might indicate a problem with special characters in the certificate or in the processing function.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Certificate Validity:
  
  Verify the certificate is not expired.
  Check the certificate chain to ensure all intermediate and root certificates are present in the trust store.
  
  
  
  Verify Certificate Format:
  
  Ensure the certificate is in the correct format expected by SAP (usually PEM or DER).
  Convert the certificate if necessary.
  
  
  
  Import Certificates Correctly:
  
  Use transaction STRUST to manage SSL certificates in SAP.
  Import the root and intermediate certificates into the appropriate PSE (Personal Security Environment).
  Import the server/client certificate into the PSE.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the SSL configuration in the application or web service.
  Ensure the correct PSE is assigned to the application.
  Check the function module or program that processes the certificate for any misconfiguration.
  
  
  
  Check for Special Characters or Parsing Issues:
  
  If the error message contains "&" literally, it might indicate a problem with how the error message is constructed or parsed.
  Review the logs or trace to identify if the certificate or function name contains special characters causing parsing errors.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Kernel or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, such errors are due to bugs fixed in later patches or kernel updates.
  Check SAP Notes for any relevant patches or fixes.
  
  
  
  Enable Tracing and Analyze Logs:
  
  Enable SSL trace or application trace to get detailed error information.
  Use transaction SMICM to check SSL trace.
  Review system logs (transaction ST22, SM21) for related errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction STRUST: Manage SSL certificates and PSEs.
  Transaction SMICM: Monitor and trace ICM and SSL.
  SAP Notes: Search for WSPT010 or related SSL certificate errors in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on SSL configuration and certificate management.
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Note 1680045 - SSL: How to import certificates into SAP
  Note 1797730 - Troubleshooting SSL errors in SAP
  Note 2527350 - SSL Certificate Issues in SAP Web Services
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The WSPT010 error indicates a certificate-related problem during SSL or web service communication in SAP. The solution involves verifying the certificate validity, format, and proper import into SAP's trust store, checking configuration, and reviewing logs for detailed error information. If the problem persists, consult SAP Notes and consider applying relevant patches.
  
  If you provide the exact runtime values replacing the & placeholders, I can help diagnose the issue more precisely.