How To Fix SAML2111 - No entity descriptor is selected to be included in the metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 111

• Message text: No entity descriptor is selected to be included in the metadata

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2111 - No entity descriptor is selected to be included in the metadata ?

  The SAP error message SAML2111: No entity descriptor is selected to be included in the metadata typically occurs in the context of configuring SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) for Single Sign-On (SSO) in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid entity descriptor to include in the SAML metadata.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Entity Descriptor: The most common cause is that there is no entity descriptor defined in the SAML configuration. An entity descriptor is a crucial part of SAML metadata that describes the identity provider (IdP) or service provider (SP).
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the SAML setup may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to identify the entity descriptor.
  
  
  Multiple Entity Descriptors: If there are multiple entity descriptors defined, the system may not be able to determine which one to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAML2111 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Descriptor Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAML configuration in your SAP system (usually found in transaction SAML2).
  Ensure that you have defined at least one entity descriptor for either the IdP or SP, depending on your configuration.
  
  
  
  Define or Update Entity Descriptor:
  
  If no entity descriptor exists, create a new one. Make sure to fill in all required fields, such as entity ID, assertion consumer service URL, and other relevant settings.
  If an entity descriptor exists but is not being recognized, review its settings for correctness.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Entity Descriptor:
  
  If there are multiple entity descriptors, ensure that the correct one is selected for inclusion in the metadata. You may need to specify which entity descriptor should be used explicitly.
  
  
  
  Generate Metadata:
  
  After making the necessary changes, regenerate the SAML metadata to ensure that the new or updated entity descriptor is included.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the SSO configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that SSO works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAML Configuration in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the SAML configuration settings in SAP, including how to set up IdPs and SPs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on SAML and SSO for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAML2111 error and successfully configure SAML for your SAP system.