How To Fix STRUSTCR043 - Certificate parse error: &1&2&3&4

STRUSTCR043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STRUSTCR - Certificate Revocation Configuration

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Certificate parse error: &1&2&3&4

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STRUSTCR043 - Details

• The SAP error message STRUSTCR043, which indicates a "Certificate parse error," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format or content of a certificate being processed in the SAP Trust Manager (transaction STRUST). The error message includes placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) that provide additional details about the specific nature of the error.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Certificate Format: The certificate may not be in the correct format (e.g., PEM, DER).
  Corrupted Certificate: The certificate file may be corrupted or incomplete.
  Incorrect Encoding: The certificate might be improperly encoded, leading to parsing issues.
  Unsupported Certificate Type: The certificate type may not be supported by the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Certificate Chain: If the certificate is part of a chain, intermediate certificates may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Expired Certificate: The certificate may have expired, leading to parsing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Certificate Format: Ensure that the certificate is in the correct format (usually PEM or DER). You can convert