How To Fix SAML2039 - Processing of the message failed. Status code [&1] message [&2]

SAML2039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Processing of the message failed. Status code [&1] message [&2]

What causes this issue?

The message processing failed at the SAML partner with the response:
[&V2&]

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 SAML2039 - Processing of the message failed. Status code [&1] message [&2] ?

  The SAP error message SAML2039 indicates that there was a failure in processing a SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) message. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations, where SAML assertions are used for authentication and authorization.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SAML2039 can be triggered by several issues, including but not limited to:
  
  Invalid SAML Assertion: The SAML assertion may be malformed or not conforming to the expected structure.
  Expired Assertion: The assertion may have expired, meaning it is no longer valid for authentication.
  Signature Verification Failure: The signature on the SAML assertion may not be valid, which can happen if the signing certificate is not trusted or has changed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the SAML settings, such as incorrect endpoints, issuer URLs, or audience restrictions.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the proper transmission of the SAML message.
  Incompatible Versions: The SAML protocol versions used by the Identity Provider