How To Fix WSS007 - Invalid profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Invalid profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS007 - Invalid profile &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSS007 Invalid profile &1
  
  Cause:
  The error message WSS007 Invalid profile &1 occurs when the SAP system encounters an invalid or unrecognized profile name during a Web Service Security (WSS) operation. This typically happens when:
  
  A specified security profile does not exist in the system.
  The profile name is misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  The profile has been deleted or not properly maintained.
  The system configuration or the Web Service configuration refers to a profile that is not available or incorrectly assigned.
  
  In SAP NetWeaver, security profiles define the security settings (such as authentication, encryption, signature) for Web Services. If the profile name used in the Web Service configuration or in the security settings is invalid, the system raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSS007 Invalid profile error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Profile Name:
  
  Verify the profile name referenced in the Web Service configuration or in the security settings.
  Ensure the profile name is spelled correctly and matches exactly the profile maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction STRUST (Trust Manager) or SOAMANAGER (Web Service Configuration) depending on your SAP version.
  Check if the profile exists under the relevant security settings.
  If the profile does not exist, create or import the required profile.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Recreate the Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing or corrupted, recreate it with the correct parameters.
  Import certificates or keys if necessary.
  Assign the profile properly to the Web Service or communication channel.
  
  
  
  Update Web Service Configuration:
  
  In SOAMANAGER, check the binding and endpoint configuration.
  Ensure the security profile assigned to the Web Service endpoint is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Client Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the profile is assigned at the client or transport level.
  Verify that the profile assignment is consistent across all relevant layers.
  
  
  
  Restart Services if Needed:
  
  After changes, restart the relevant SAP services or application server to ensure changes take effect.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction STRUST: Used to manage SSL certificates and security profiles.
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: Central tool for configuring Web Services, including security profiles.
  SAP Note references (if available) can provide specific patches or updates related to WSS errors.
  Web Service Security (WSS) profiles define authentication methods such as Username Token, X.509 certificates, SAML tokens, etc.
  Incorrect profile configuration can lead to communication failures in SOAP Web Services.
  Always ensure that the security profile matches the security requirements of the Web Service consumer and provider.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The system cannot find or recognize the specified security profile.
  Solution: Verify and correct the profile name, ensure the profile exists and is properly configured in STRUST or SOAMANAGER, and update the Web Service configuration accordingly.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, scenario, or system version), I can help with more tailored instructions.