How To Fix TRUST208 - Certificate import properties missing in directory entry

TRUST208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRUST - Certificate Management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Certificate import properties missing in directory entry

What causes this issue?

The selected directory entry does not have the properties required for a
successful certificate import.
These include:
The object class "certificationAuthority".
The attribute "cACertificate" with precisely one binary value.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRUST208 - Certificate import properties missing in directory entry ?

  The SAP error message TRUST208 indicates that there are missing properties in the certificate import process, specifically related to the directory entry of the certificate. This error typically occurs when you are trying to import a certificate into the SAP Trust Manager (transaction code STRUST) and the necessary attributes or properties for the certificate are not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Certificate Information: The certificate being imported may not have all the required fields filled out, such as the subject, issuer, or validity period.
  Directory Entry Issues: The directory entry where the certificate is being imported may not have the necessary properties defined or may be corrupted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the trust relationship with the certificate authority (CA).
  Missing or Incorrect Trust Relationships: The trust relationships between the SAP system and the CA may not be correctly