How To Fix STRUSTCR041 - Kernel cannot parse CRL; check CRL format


STRUSTCR041 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: STRUSTCR - Certificate Revocation Configuration

  • Message number: 041

  • Message text: Kernel cannot parse CRL; check CRL format

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  • What causes this issue?

    The kernel was not able to parse the CRL. The system has already
    downloaded the CRL and checked the signature. The CRL is either ill
    formed or uses a format not supported by the certificate revocation
    check.

    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?

    Ensure that the CRL uses a well-formed standard format.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRUSTCR041 - Kernel cannot parse CRL; check CRL format ?
    The SAP error message STRUSTCR041 indicates that the SAP system is unable to parse the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) due to an issue with its format. This error typically arises when the CRL file is either corrupted, improperly formatted, or not in the expected format that the SAP kernel can understand.
    Causes:
    
    Corrupted CRL File: The CRL file may be damaged or incomplete.
    Incorrect Format: The CRL might not be in the expected PEM or DER format.
    File Encoding Issues: The CRL file may have been saved with an incorrect encoding.
    Version Incompatibility: The CRL may be generated by a different version of the software that is not compatible with the SAP kernel.
    Network Issues: If the CRL is being fetched from a remote location, network issues may prevent proper retrieval.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Verify CRL Format:
    
    Ensure that the CRL file is in the correct format (usually PEM or DER).
    You can use tools like OpenSSL to check the format of

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