Error message when deleting SSL certificate "Certificate cannot be deleted because of references from"

Error message when deleting SSL certificate "Certificate cannot be deleted because of references from"

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Created On 10/29/19 20:08 PM - Last Modified 06/13/23 20:54 PM


Symptom


When trying to delete a certificate, error message is displayed similar to the one below.
Failed to delete Certificate - MyCertificate. 
  °  MyCertificate cannot be deleted because of references from:
  °  ssl-decrypt -> forward-trust-certificate -> rsa

Error Deleting Certificate
 


Environment


  • Palo Alto Firewall
  • Supported PAN-OS
  • Forward Trust Certificate


Cause


  • The certificate  being deleted is selected as "Forward Trust Certificate".
  • This reference must be removed before the certificate can be deleted.


Resolution


  1. Click the certificate
  2. Uncheck "Forward Trust Certificate"
Forward Trust Cert checkbox
  1. Click OK
  2. Click the Delete button
  3. Commit the configuration


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