Resolving service binding errors in IBM Cloud clusters

Learn how to troubleshoot service binding issues in IBM Cloud clusters when services don't support service keys, and find alternative integration methods.

Virtual Private Cloud Classic infrastructure

When you run ibmcloud oc cluster service bind --cluster <cluster_name> --namespace <project> --service <service_instance_name>, you see the following message.

This service doesn't support creation of keys

Some services in IBM Cloud, such as IBM® Key Protect don't support the creation of service credentials, also referred to as service keys. Without the support of service keys, the service can't be bound to a cluster. To learn how to connect services, see Connecting services to apps.

To integrate services that don't support service keys, check if the service provides an API that you can use to access the service directly from your app. For example, if you want to use IBM® Key Protect, see the API reference.