How To Fix SOAUTH2012 - The provided OAuth 2.0 SAML IdP "&1" is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAUTH2 - OAuth2 Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The provided OAuth 2.0 SAML IdP "&1" is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAUTH2012 - The provided OAuth 2.0 SAML IdP "&1" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SOAUTH2012 indicates that there is an issue with the OAuth 2.0 SAML Identity Provider (IdP) configuration. Specifically, it suggests that the IdP specified in the configuration is invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IdP Configuration: The IdP name provided in the OAuth 2.0 configuration may be misspelled or not match any existing IdP in the system.
  Missing IdP: The specified IdP may not be configured in the SAP system at all.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings or parameters associated with the IdP.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account attempting to authenticate may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified IdP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify IdP Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the OAuth 2.0 SAML IdP in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the IdP name is correctly spelled and matches the configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Check IdP Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system (e.g., transaction code SAML2 for SAML configurations) and verify that the IdP is indeed configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review OAuth Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the OAuth 2.0 configuration is correctly set up to reference the IdP. This includes checking the client ID, client secret, and redirect URIs.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access the IdP. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for OAuth 2.0 and SAML configurations for any specific requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OAuth 2.0 and SAML configurations to understand the requirements and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SAML2 for SAML configurations and SOAUTH for OAuth configurations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SOAUTH2012 error message.