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

SECSTORE054 - Overview

• 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