How To Fix SAML2054 - Certificate analysis failed (error value: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Certificate analysis failed (error value: &1)

What causes this issue?

The certificate cannot be analyzed and therefore cannot be imported.
Import the certificate directly into the central address book with the
STRUST application.

System Response

Error during analysis of the certificate.

How to fix this error?

Check the certificate for consistency within the STRUST application.

Procedure for System Administrators

Use the transaction STRUST. Load the certificate with this application.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2054 - Certificate analysis failed (error value: &1) ?

  The SAP error message SAML2054, which states "Certificate analysis failed (error value: &1)," typically occurs in the context of Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations using SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language). This error indicates that there is an issue with the certificate being used for SAML authentication.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Certificate: The certificate may be expired, not yet valid, or improperly formatted.
  Untrusted Certificate Authority (CA): The certificate may not be signed by a trusted CA, or the CA's root certificate is not present in the trust store.
  Mismatched Certificate: The certificate being used does not match the expected certificate for the SAML configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the SAML settings, such as incorrect URLs or endpoints.
  Corrupted Certificate: The certificate file may be corrupted or not properly uploaded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Certificate Validity: Verify that the certificate is valid and has not expired. You can check the validity period of the certificate.
  Update Trust Store: Ensure that the root CA certificate is present in the SAP trust store. You may need to import the CA certificate if it is missing.
  Verify Certificate Configuration: Check the SAML configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the correct certificate is being referenced.
  Re-upload Certificate: If the certificate is corrupted, re-upload the certificate to the SAP system.
  Check for Typos: Ensure that there are no typos in the configuration settings, such as URLs or certificate names.
  Use Correct Certificate Format: Ensure that the certificate is in the correct format (e.g., PEM or DER) as required by the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to SAML and certificate issues.
  SAML Configuration Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on configuring SAML for your specific version of SAP.
  Logs and Traces: Analyze the logs and traces in the SAP system to gather more details about the error and its context.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.