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IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Applicance Verify action returns error string: "Unsupported or unrecognized Signature signer format in the message"

Troubleshooting


Problem

When using a Verify action to verify a digital signature, the following error is returned: "Unsupported or unrecognized Signature signer format in the message." What causes this error and what actions are neccessary to resolve the problem?

Symptom

The following error string is returned by the Verify action:
"Unsupported or unrecognized Signature signer format in the message."

[{"Product":{"code":"SS9H2Y","label":"IBM DataPower Gateway"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Component":"General","Platform":[{"code":"PF009","label":"Firmware"}],"Version":"4.0.2;5.0.0;6.0.0;6.0.1;7.0.0","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"}}]

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2026

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