How To Fix SAML2112 - Cannot get metadata for selected entity descriptors

SAML2112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Cannot get metadata for selected entity descriptors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2112 - Cannot get metadata for selected entity descriptors ?

  The SAP error message SAML2112: Cannot get metadata for selected entity descriptors typically occurs in the context of Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations using SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language). This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the metadata for the specified entity descriptor, which is essential for establishing trust between the Identity Provider (IdP) and Service Provider (SP).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Metadata URL: The URL configured for the metadata might be incorrect or unreachable.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the metadata URL.
  Expired or Invalid Metadata: The metadata file may be outdated or invalid, leading to issues in parsing or understanding the entity descriptors.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the SAML settings within the SAP system or the IdP.
  SSL/TLS Issues: If the metadata URL is secured (HTTPS), there may be issues with SSL certificates, such as being self-signed or expired.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Metadata URL: Check the metadata URL