How To Fix SAML2180 - No user found with SAP Global User ID '&1' (format: unspecified)

SAML2180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No user found with SAP Global User ID '&1' (format: unspecified)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2180 - No user found with SAP Global User ID '&1' (format: unspecified) ?

  The SAP error message SAML2180 indicates that the system could not find a user associated with the specified SAP Global User ID. This error typically occurs in the context of Single Sign-On (SSO) or when using Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) for authentication.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user with the specified SAP Global User ID has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect User ID: The SAP Global User ID provided in the request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  User Not Active: The user exists but is not active or has been locked.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SAML configuration, such as incorrect mappings or settings in the Identity Provider (IdP) or Service Provider (SP).
  Missing Attributes: The SAML assertion may not be sending the required attributes, or the attributes may not be correctly mapped to the SAP user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Creation:
  
  Check if the user with the specified SAP Global User ID