If the encrypted tape restores are not decrypting, consider the following solutions:

• Verify that the original backup image was encrypted to begin with by viewing the encryption key tag field in the image record.

• Verify that the key record with the same encryption key tag field is in a record state that supports restores. Those states include active or inactive states.

• If the key record is not in the correct state change the key back to the inactive state.

Other non-KMS configuration solution options to consider:

• Verify that the drive and media support encryption.

• Is the encrypted media being read in an encryption-capable tape drive?