How To Fix SRT_WSP839 - Security Token Service is not configured for saml authentication

SRT_WSP839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Security Token Service is not configured for saml authentication

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP839 - Security Token Service is not configured for saml authentication ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP839 indicates that the Security Token Service (STS) is not configured for SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) authentication. This error typically arises in scenarios where an application or service is trying to authenticate using SAML tokens, but the necessary configuration for the STS is missing or incorrect.
  Cause
  The primary causes of this error include:
  
  Missing Configuration: The STS is not set up to handle SAML authentication requests.
  Incorrect Endpoint: The endpoint for the STS may not be correctly defined in the service configuration.
  Service Principal Name (SPN) Issues: The SPN may not be correctly configured, leading to authentication failures.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the STS.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the STS.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SRT_WSP839 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check STS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the STS is properly configured to support SAML authentication. This includes verifying that