How To Fix SAML2130 - SubjectConfirmation element validation failed

SAML2130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 130

• Message text: SubjectConfirmation element validation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2130 - SubjectConfirmation element validation failed ?

  The SAP error message SAML2130: SubjectConfirmation element validation failed 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 SubjectConfirmation element in the SAML assertion, which is crucial for validating the identity of the user.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect SubjectConfirmation Method: The method specified in the SubjectConfirmation element may not match the expected method by the service provider (SP). Common methods include urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:1.0:subject-confirmation:bearer or urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:2.0:cm:bearer.
  
  
  Missing or Invalid SubjectConfirmationData: The SubjectConfirmationData element may be missing or contain invalid information, such as an incorrect NotOnOrAfter attribute, which specifies the expiration time of the assertion.
  
  
  Audience Restriction: The audience specified in the assertion may not match the expected audience for the service provider.
  
  
  Clock Skew: If the system clocks between the Identity Provider (IdP) and the Service Provider (SP) are not synchronized, it can lead to validation failures.
  
  
  Signature Issues: If the SAML assertion