How To Fix SAML2033 - Could not terminate session

SAML2033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Could not terminate session

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SAML2033 - Details

• The SAP error message SAML2033: Could not terminate session typically occurs in the context of Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations using SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language). This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to terminate a user session, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Session Timeout: The session may have already expired, and the system is unable to terminate it.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the Identity Provider (IdP) and the Service Provider (SP).
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAML configuration, such as endpoint URLs or certificates, can lead to this error.
  User Not Authenticated: The user may not be properly authenticated, leading to issues when trying to terminate the session.
  IdP Issues: The Identity Provider may be experiencing issues or may not be configured to handle session termination requests properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Session Status: Ensure that the session is still active and has not timed out. If it has, the