ICloud keychain couldn't be restored

Hi
I got this problem since 10.10 .
When I used iCloud keychain setup ( got SMS form apple 4 digit and type on my Mac ) still this message "icloud keychain couldn't be restored because there was a problem communicating with iCloud" .
any idea ?
please help Thanks .
PS. sorry for my bad English.

@hesbond
Do you have alternative devices that uses iOS 8 like on iPad/mini or iPhone? If yes, do this.
Step 1
- Sign out all your icloud accounts in any of your devices and computers
- Make 1 device (iPhone or iPad) that will lead all of icloud keychain request. Make sure your phone number is existing too.
Step 2
- I prefer iPad or iPhone (iOS 8), and sign-in using your default account
- Check if the keychain is off, then turn it on
- Once it on, configure to create new 4 digit code. Again, do not use the old. Create new code.
- Fill up the phone number and your iCloud password.
- Your device now enabled the keychain and will approve any request from other device.
Step 3
- Go to your desktop, System Preferences > iCloud > Keychain (will noticed, it is unchecked)
- Click Options and request approval, Do not "Use code".
- Once it done, Go to your device (iPad or iPhone), approve the request by filling-up the password
- Your keychain is active on your desktop.
* Do the same thing on Step 2, if you would like to have your desktop as your default request approval from all devices or leave it in your phone.
** If you change phone number, make sure to update your keychain.
Hope this help. And I figured this out just today, Dec 16, 2014 : 10am (Philippine Time)

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