Failed to activate Python SDK for StreamSets (reason: Activation file is malformed).

[niyatidoshi]

Hi,

I'm trying to run, stf test --sdc-version 3.4.0 -s stage/test_dev_stages.py ​and getting an error, "streamsets.sdk.exceptions.ActivationError: Failed to activate Python SDK for StreamSets (reason: Activation file is malformed)."

I tried "stf test --sdc-version 3.15.0 -s stage/test_dev_stages.py too but the same error.

I placed the activation key in a file named "rsa-signed-activation-info.properties". The file is placed at "/.streamsets/activation/" and has a key only.

Please advise.

Thanks.

[c0rnholi0]

Hi Niyatidoshi,

The SDK attempts to read the activation key from the ~/.streamsets/activation/rsa-signed-activation-info.properties file at runtime, which you mentioned you've already created. It's complaining that the activation key itself is malformed: either the file's contents are malformed, or the file itself is malformed/corrupted.

I'd verify that the structure of the key within the file is what we expect it to be - it should look like the following: --------SDC ACTIVATION KEY-------- <ACTIVATION KEY HERE> --------SDC ACTIVATION KEY--------

If you're missing the SDC ACTIVATION KEY string before and after the literal activation key, it can lead to an error like the one you see above. Double-check the file contents, and make sure it's formatted correctly.

If you're still seeing issues, reach out to our support team by opening a support ticket and ask for a new SDK activation key. Thank you,

Mitch Barnett Software Engineer - Engineering Productivity

On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 11:21 AM niyatidoshi @.***> wrote:

Hi,

I'm trying to run, stf test --sdc-version 3.4.0 -s stage/test_dev_stages.py ​and getting an error, "streamsets.sdk.exceptions.ActivationError: Failed to activate Python SDK for StreamSets (reason: Activation file is malformed)."

I tried "stf test --sdc-version 3.15.0 -s stage/test_dev_stages.py too but the same error.

I placed the activation key in a file named "rsa-signed-activation-info.properties". The file is placed at "/.streamsets/activation/" and has a key only.

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Please advise.

Thanks.

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[niyatidoshi]

Many thanks Mitch for the details. The issue was in file, "--------SDC ACTIVATION KEY--------" strings were missing. Added them and now I can run test cases for SDC v3.4 and 3.15 both.

One more thing, I tried to run the same with the latest version v.4.0.2 and getting error

It looks like it's expecting activation key in the environment variable.. I tried all approaches mentioned here, https://phoenixnap.com/kb/linux-set-environment-variable, but error is still there. Could you please advise?

Thanks again.

[kirtiv1]

Hi Niyati,

1. Have you set that env. variable SDC_ACTIVATION_KEY ? e.g. using like export SDC_ACTIVATION_KEY=<VALUE> or similar syntax? to confirm: echo $SDC_ACTIVATION_KEY will show you the value on the terminal where you are executing stf command.

2. If yes, then a point to note is that, this is a different ACTIVATION key than the SDK's activation key. Is it different value in your case?

Regards- Kirti

[niyatidoshi]

Hi Kirti

I've only one key that I've set in rsa-signed-activation-info.properties.. and as per the https://docs.streamsets.com/portal/#sdk/latest/installation.html, I've set the same value in the environment variable, export STREAMSETS_SDK_ACTIVATION_KEY='abcdefg'.

Do we need any different Key to use this with v4.0.0.+? If so, how do I get that?

Many Thanks.

[kirtiv1]

Hi Niyati,

It depends on how you got the SDC. In some cases, you might have received the SDC activation key by email. In any case, if you are a customer, I would recommend to contact the support team.

Regards- Kirti