Texts in the alert inbox are not encoded, SAP security note 1493710

SAP security note 1493710, “Texts in the alert inbox are not encoded”, is a note. Below is the security information published by SAP for this note.

Description

Symptom

The system displays the texts of alerts in the alert inbox (implemented as BSP ALRTINBOX). These texts are either maintained in Customizing or may be included when alerts are triggered. These texts are displayed without encoding.

Reason and prerequisites

The alert inbox displays the alert texts without encoding them in advance.

## Solution

Implement the correction instructions using the Note Assistant or import the relevant Support Package. After applying the correction, the system will encode the texts on the alert inbox page. If you need to deactivate the encoding of the texts, follow these steps:

1. Use the maintenance view (SM30) to maintain the following value in table SXPARAMS:

| Parameter | Value | |———————|——-| | ALERT_NO_BSP_ENCODING | X |

## Affected Components

• Component: Basis Components > Basis Services/Communication Interfaces > Generic Business Tools > Alert Framework
• Software Versions:
• SAP_BASIS 620 to 640
• SAP_BASIS 700 to 702
• SAP_BASIS 710 to 730

## Support Packages

Ensure your system includes the appropriate support packages for your SAP_BASIS version. You can find the relevant support packages here.

## Correction Instructions

There are 17 correction instructions available for this note. Access them here.

## Prerequisites

• SAP_BASIS 620: Valid from 620 to 640
• SAP_BASIS 700: Valid from 700 to 702
• SAP_BASIS 710: Valid from 710 to 730

Ensure your system meets the prerequisites before applying the correction.

## Additional Resources

• Download for SNOTE
• PDF Version

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