How To Fix SAML2004 - Failed to generate the XML data using ST program &1

SAML2004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Failed to generate the XML data using ST program &1

What causes this issue?

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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2004 - Failed to generate the XML data using ST program &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAML2004 indicates that there was a failure in generating XML data using the specified ST (Service Type) program. This error typically occurs in the context of Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations, particularly when dealing with SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) assertions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAML settings in the SAP system can lead to this error. This includes issues with the Identity Provider (IdP) or Service Provider (SP) settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The ST program may be missing required parameters or may have incorrect values that prevent it from generating the XML data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the ST program may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues, such as connectivity problems with the IdP or issues with the SAP system itself.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between the SAP system version and the SAML implementation can also lead to