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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRUSTCR043 - Certificate parse error: &1&2&3&4 ?

  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 certificates using tools like OpenSSL if necessary.
  Validate Certificate: Use tools like OpenSSL to validate the certificate and check for any issues. For example, you can run:
  openssl x509 -in your_certificate.crt -text -noout
  
  Re-upload the Certificate: If the certificate is corrupted, try re-uploading a fresh copy of the certificate.
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the certificate is properly encoded. If you are using PEM format, it should start with -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- and end with -----END CERTIFICATE-----.
  Verify Certificate Chain: If the certificate is part of a chain, ensure that all intermediate certificates are present and correctly configured in STRUST.
  Check Expiration: Verify that the certificate has not expired. If it has, you will need to obtain a new certificate.
  Review SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to certificate handling in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction STRUST: This is the transaction code used to manage SSL certificates in SAP.
  SAP Security Guide: Refer to the SAP Security Guide for best practices on managing certificates and SSL configurations.
  OpenSSL: A widely used tool for working with SSL/TLS certificates, which can help in diagnosing and fixing certificate issues.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions to specific error messages and issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.