Oracle PKI Tool(orapki) Version 11.1.1.9 Fails to Create/Convert an AES Encrypted Wallet with 'Invalid command: -compat_v12' (Doc ID 2416313.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Applies to:

Symptoms

When attempting to create or convert an AES encrypted wallet using Orapki Tool, the process fails with error 'Invalid command: -compat_v12.'

The documentation suggests this functionality exists.
Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide
I Oracle Wallet Manager and orapki
I.2.4.1 Creating and Viewing Oracle Wallets with orapki

"
    To create an Oracle Wallet with AES Encryption:
    orapki wallet create -wallet wallet -pwd pwd -compat_v12
    This command creates an Oracle wallet with AES encryption.

    To convert an Existing Wallet to use AES Encryption:
    orapki wallet convert -wallet wallet -compat_v12 -pwd pwd
    This command converts an Oracle wallet from 3DES to AES encryption.
"

The error/output is as seen below:

Cause

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