How To Fix SAML2047 - SOAP communication failed with code &1 and status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 047

• Message text: SOAP communication failed with code &1 and status &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Analyze the ABAP trace of the application server dev_w<(><<)>no>, to get
the SOAP communication error. The data from the HTTP stream was:
[&V3&]

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2047 - SOAP communication failed with code &1 and status &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAML2047 indicates that there is a failure in SOAP communication, which is often related to issues in the Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration or the communication between systems using the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). The error message provides a code and a status that can help diagnose the specific issue.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved in the SOAP communication.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the SSO settings, such as the service provider (SP) or identity provider (IdP) settings.
  Certificate Issues: Problems with the SSL/TLS certificates used for secure communication, such as expired or untrusted certificates.
  Endpoint Issues: The endpoint URL for the SOAP service may be incorrect or unreachable.
  Firewall or Proxy Issues: Firewalls or proxies may be blocking the communication between the systems.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to long processing times or network delays.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the systems can communicate over the network. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity to the SOAP endpoint.
  Review SSO Configuration: Verify the SSO configuration settings in both the service provider and identity provider. Ensure that the URLs, certificates, and other settings are correct.
  Validate Certificates: Check the SSL/TLS certificates for validity. Ensure that they are not expired and are trusted by both systems.
  Verify Endpoint URL: Make sure that the endpoint URL for the SOAP service is correct and accessible.
  Check Firewall/Proxy Settings: Review firewall and proxy settings to ensure that they are not blocking the SOAP communication.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings in the configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to SAML and SOAP communication for any known issues or patches.
  Logs: Review the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on configuring SSO and SOAP communication for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error code and status for more targeted help.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SAML2047 error in your SAP environment.