How To Fix SACF273 - It is not possible to sign the whitelist (CRC check)

SACF273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACF - Error messages

• Message number: 273

• Message text: It is not possible to sign the whitelist (CRC check)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

SACF273 - Details

• The SAP error message SACF273, which indicates that "It is not possible to sign the whitelist (CRC check)," typically relates to issues with the integrity of the whitelist file used in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with whitelists for application whitelisting or security configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Corrupted Whitelist File: The whitelist file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to a failure in the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) validation.
  Incorrect Permissions: The user or process attempting to sign the whitelist may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the file.
  Incompatible Versions: There may be a version mismatch between the components of the SAP system that handle the whitelist.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the system settings related to security or whitelisting can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Whitelist File: Verify the integrity of the whitelist file. If it is corrupted, restore it from a backup