How To Fix SHTTP084 - Any configurations for SAML procedure are no longer relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Any configurations for SAML procedure are no longer relevant

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the SAML logon procedure from the logon order. This
deactivates any SAML settings you may have configured.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP084 - Any configurations for SAML procedure are no longer relevant ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP084 indicates that there is an issue with the SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) configuration in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the SAML configuration settings are outdated or no longer applicable, which can happen due to changes in the system landscape, updates, or modifications in the SAML service provider or identity provider settings.
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Configuration: The SAML configuration may have been modified or deprecated, leading to the error.
  Changes in Identity Provider (IdP): If there have been changes in the IdP settings or metadata, the existing configurations may no longer be valid.
  System Updates: Updates to the SAP system or components may have affected the SAML settings.
  Expired Certificates: If the certificates used for SAML authentication have expired, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review SAML Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAML configuration settings in your SAP system (transaction code SAML2).
  Check if the configurations are still valid and match the current IdP settings.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata:
  
  If the IdP has provided new metadata, update the SAML configuration with the latest metadata.
  Ensure that the entity IDs, endpoints, and certificates are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Certificates:
  
  Verify that the certificates used for SAML authentication are valid and not expired.
  If necessary, upload new certificates.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure SAML:
  
  If the configuration is significantly outdated, consider reconfiguring the SAML settings from scratch.
  Follow the SAP documentation for SAML configuration to ensure all steps are correctly followed.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the SAML authentication to ensure that it works as expected.
  Use tools like SAML Tracer or browser developer tools to debug any issues during the authentication process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on SAML configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SAML configuration for detailed steps and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAML Tracing Tools: Use tools like SAML Tracer to analyze SAML requests and responses for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SHTTP084 error and ensure that your SAML configuration is up to date and functioning correctly.