How To Fix SECSTORE054 - The quality of the pass phrase is not sufficient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECSTORE - Secure Storage

• Message number: 054

• Message text: The quality of the pass phrase is not sufficient

What causes this issue?

To avoid the use of weak pass phrases, the system ensures that no single
character accounts for more than a quarter of all characters in the pass
phrase.
In the selected pass phrase, the character "&V1&" occurs &V2& times.
Since the length of the pass phrase is &V3& characters, the character
may only occur a maximum of &V4& times.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECSTORE054 - The quality of the pass phrase is not sufficient ?

  The SAP error message SECSTORE054 indicates that the quality of the passphrase used for securing sensitive data (like keys or certificates) is not sufficient. This typically occurs when the passphrase does not meet the security requirements set by the system, which may include criteria such as length, complexity, and character variety.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Length: The passphrase may be too short.
  Lack of Complexity: The passphrase may not include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
  Common or Easily Guessable Passphrases: The passphrase may be too simple or commonly used, making it vulnerable to attacks.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific security settings that enforce strict passphrase policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Strong Passphrase:
  
  Ensure the passphrase is at least 12-16 characters long.
  Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
  Avoid using easily guessable information (like birthdays or common words).
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Review the security settings in the SAP system to understand the requirements for passphrases.
  If you have administrative access, you can adjust the security settings to allow for different passphrase policies, but this is generally not recommended for security reasons.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools:
  
  Utilize SAP tools or transaction codes (like STRUST for managing SSL certificates) to manage and set passphrases securely.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Guidelines:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on creating secure passphrases and understanding the security policies in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Security Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with SAP's security best practices, which often include recommendations for password and passphrase management.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of strong passphrases and how to create them.
  Regular Audits: Conduct regular audits of passphrase policies and compliance to ensure that all users adhere to security standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SECSTORE054 error and enhance the security of your SAP environment.