How To Fix SRT_WSP840 - Security Token Service is not configured for wsse x509 authentication

SRT_WSP840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Security Token Service is not configured for wsse x509 authentication

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP840 - Security Token Service is not configured for wsse x509 authentication ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP840 indicates that the Security Token Service (STS) is not configured to support WS-Security with X.509 certificate authentication. This error typically arises in scenarios where a web service is trying to authenticate using X.509 certificates, but the necessary configurations are missing or incorrect.
  Cause
  The primary causes of this error include:
  
  Missing STS Configuration: The Security Token Service (STS) is not properly configured to handle WS-Security with X.509 certificates.
  Incorrect Service Endpoint: The endpoint being accessed may not be correctly set up to use the STS for X.509 authentication.
  Certificate Issues: The X.509 certificate being used may not be valid, or the trust relationship between the systems may not be established.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the STS.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SRT_WSP840 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Configure the Security Token Service:
  
  Go to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA) or the relevant configuration tool.
  Navigate to the