Troubleshooting
Problem
Users are encountering an error when attempting to use the EFS (Encrypted File System) framework as a non-root user. The specific error message is
Error: Problem initializing EFS framework. Please install latest version of clic.rteCause
Modification of Security Boot Configuration:
The following line was removed or commented out in the /etc/inittab file:
securityboot:2:bootwait:/etc/rc.security.boot>/dev/console 2>&1 If the line is commented out but the system is not rebooted, the EFS framework works fine for non-root users.
If the line is commented out and the system is rebooted, non-root users encounter the EFS initialization error for any EFS-related commands.
Commands & Errors:
After rebooting the system with the commented line, any of the following EFS commands produce the same error:
efskeymgr -o ksh
efskeymgr -v
efskeymgr -V
Error: Problem initializing EFS framework. Please install latest version of clic.rteResolving The Problem
To resolve the EFS initialization issue for non-root users, follow these steps:
Restore the Security Boot Configuration line:
Uncomment/Add the below line in the /etc/inittab file
securityboot:2:bootwait:/etc/rc.security.boot>/dev/console 2>&1Reboot the System:
After restoring the line, reboot the LPAR (Logical Partition) to ensure that the changes take effect.
Verify EFS Functionality:
After rebooting, test the EFS commands again as a non-root user:
efskeymgr -o ksh
efskeymgr -v
efskeymgr -V Ensure that no errors are returned and that the EFS framework initializes correctly.
The EFS initialization issue for non-root users is linked to modifications in the security boot configuration. By restoring the original configuration and rebooting the system, the EFS framework should function correctly without errors.
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Modified date:
15 May 2026
UID
ibm17234066