How To Fix SAML2117 - No local entity was found for mode '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No local entity was found for mode '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2117 - No local entity was found for mode '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SAML2117 indicates that the system could not find a local entity for the specified mode. This error typically occurs in the context of Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations using SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error message "No local entity was found for mode '&1'" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The local entity (service provider or identity provider) is not properly configured in the SAP system. This could mean that the necessary entries in the SAML configuration are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Incorrect Mode: The mode specified in the error message (represented by &1) may not correspond to any configured entity. This could happen if there is a typo or if the mode is not supported.
  
  
  System Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected entity and what is configured in the SAML settings, such as the entity ID or the endpoint URLs.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAML2117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SAML Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAML configuration in your SAP system (transaction code SAML2).
  Verify that the local entity (service provider or identity provider) is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the entity ID and the endpoints are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Mode:
  
  Check the mode specified in the error message. Ensure that it is valid and corresponds to a configured entity.
  If the mode is not recognized, you may need to correct it in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check for any missing or incomplete configurations that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAML logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  Use transaction SAML2 to access the logs and see if there are any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SAML configuration for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the SSO functionality to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAML: SAML is an XML-based framework for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, particularly between an identity provider and a service provider.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to SAML configurations that may address known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAML2117 error in your SAP system.