How To Fix SAML003 - SAML service of the J2EE Engine (&1) not started

SAML003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML - Messages for SAML

• Message number: 003

• Message text: SAML service of the J2EE Engine (&1) not started

What causes this issue?

The SAML service (tc~sec~saml~service) is not started on the J2EE Engine
that is to be addressed using RFC destination &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Start the SAML service with the administration tools of the J2EE Engine.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML003 - SAML service of the J2EE Engine (&1) not started ?

  The SAP error message SAML003 indicates that the SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) service of the J2EE Engine has not started. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations or when integrating with external identity providers.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Started: The SAML service may not have been started due to system configuration issues or manual intervention.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAML service or the J2EE Engine can prevent the service from starting.
  Dependency Issues: Other services that the SAML service depends on may not be running.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can prevent the service from starting.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can affect the ability of the J2EE Engine to start the SAML service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Start the SAML Service:
  
  Log in to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA).
  Navigate to the "Services" section.
  Locate the SAML service and attempt to start it manually.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the SAML configuration settings in