How To Fix STRUSTCR001 - Select a CRL from the list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STRUSTCR - Certificate Revocation Configuration

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Select a CRL from the list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRUSTCR001 - Select a CRL from the list ?

  The SAP error message STRUSTCR001 indicates that a Certificate Revocation List (CRL) needs to be selected in the transaction STRUST (Trust Manager) for the system to validate the certificates properly. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to establish a secure connection (like SSL/TLS) and cannot find a valid CRL to check the revocation status of certificates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing CRL: The system does not have a CRL configured or available for the certificate being used.
  Expired CRL: The CRL that is configured may have expired, and the system cannot use it for validation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The CRL may not be properly configured in the Trust Manager.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STRUSTCR001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Trust Manager:
  
  Go to transaction code STRUST in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Select the appropriate SSL Client or Server:
  
  Depending on your configuration, select the appropriate SSL client or server node.
  
  
  
  Check for CRLs:
  
  In the Trust Manager, look for the "CRLs" tab or section.
  Check if there are any CRLs listed. If not, you will need to import a valid CRL.
  
  
  
  Import a CRL:
  
  If a CRL is missing, you can import a new one:
  
  Click on the "Import" button.
  Browse to the location of the CRL file (usually in PEM or DER format).
  Follow the prompts to complete the import.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check CRL Validity:
  
  If a CRL is present but expired, you will need to obtain a new CRL from the Certificate Authority (CA) that issued your certificates and import it.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After importing or updating the CRL, make sure to save your changes in the Trust Manager.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the connection that was previously failing to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Certificate Authorities (CAs): Ensure that you are using a trusted CA that provides CRLs for the certificates you are using.
  CRL Distribution Points: Check if the certificates you are using have CRL distribution points specified, which can help in automatically fetching the latest CRLs.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to CRL handling in your specific version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on SSL configuration and Trust Manager for more detailed instructions and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STRUSTCR001 error and ensure that your SAP system can properly validate certificates using CRLs.