How To Fix SECSTORE_FS003 - Key value has incorrect checksum for the encryption key

SECSTORE_FS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Key value has incorrect checksum for the encryption key

What causes this issue?

The presented key value has an incorrect checksum.

System Response

The key cannot be imported.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct value for the key material. This
error is likely caused by a typing error.

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_FS003 - Key value has incorrect checksum for the encryption key ?

  The SAP error message SECSTORE_FS003 indicates that there is an issue with the encryption key used in the Secure Store (SECSTORE) of the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the key value has an incorrect checksum, which typically means that the encryption key has been corrupted or is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Key: The encryption key may have been corrupted due to system issues, improper handling, or file system errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the secure storage may not be set up correctly, leading to checksum mismatches.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version differences between the SAP system components, it may lead to incompatibility issues with the encryption keys.
  Manual Changes: Any manual changes made to the secure storage configuration or the encryption keys can lead to checksum errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the secure storage in the SAP system. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  Restore Backup: If