How To Fix WSS036 - Encryption check failed (part not encrypted: &1)

WSS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Encryption check failed (part not encrypted: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS036 - Encryption check failed (part not encrypted: &1) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSS036 Encryption check failed (part not encrypted: &1)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of secure communication or secure data exchange in SAP, specifically when dealing with encrypted messages or data parts. The message indicates that a part of the data expected to be encrypted is found not encrypted during the verification process.
  Common causes include:
  
  Mismatch in encryption settings: The sender or receiver expects certain parts of the message to be encrypted, but the actual message part is not encrypted.
  Incorrect or missing encryption keys: The encryption keys used to encrypt or decrypt the message parts are incorrect, missing, or not properly configured.
  Corrupted or altered message: The message might have been tampered with or corrupted during transmission, causing the encryption check to fail.
  Configuration issues in Secure Store or Secure Communication: The SAP system’s secure communication setup (e.g., SNC, SSL, or WS-Security) might