How To Fix SECSTORE_FS001 - Key value has unknown key type

SECSTORE_FS001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECSTORE_FS - Messages from Secure Storage in the File System (SecStoreFS)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Key value has unknown key type

What causes this issue?

The presented key value starts with a byte that represents an unknown
key type.

System Response

This key cannot be imported.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct value for the key material. Do
not omit leading zeros.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECSTORE_FS001 - Key value has unknown key type ?

  The SAP error message SECSTORE_FS001: Key value has unknown key type typically occurs in the context of SAP's security and key management systems, particularly when dealing with cryptographic keys or secure storage.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Key Type: The key type specified in the system is not recognized or is incorrectly defined. This can happen if the key was created with an unsupported or incorrect type.
  
  
  Corrupted Key Storage: The key storage may be corrupted or improperly configured, leading to the system being unable to identify the key type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the key storage or the security settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: If there are version mismatches between different components of the SAP system, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECSTORE_FS001 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the key