How To Fix WSS017 - Unsupported security setting found in WSDL. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unsupported security setting found in WSDL. &1

What causes this issue?

An unsupported Security Policy assertion in the WSDL was found. The
specific security mechanism of this assertion is not supported in this
release.

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?

Clarify if the Web Service is available with another security
configuration which is supported. The list of supported security
functionality can be found in the documentation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS017 - Unsupported security setting found in WSDL. &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSS017 Unsupported security setting found in WSDL. &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP Web Service runtime tries to consume or process a WSDL (Web Services Description Language) file that contains security settings or policies which are not supported or recognized by the SAP Web Service stack.
  Specifically, the WSDL might include WS-Security policies or bindings that SAP's Web Service runtime does not understand or cannot handle. For example, the WSDL might specify security tokens, encryption, or signature policies that are not implemented or supported in the SAP environment.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Consuming an external web service where the WSDL includes advanced WS-Security policies.
  Importing or generating a proxy from a WSDL that contains unsupported security bindings.
  Using SAP PI/PO or SAP Gateway to consume a web service with security settings not supported by the SAP stack.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the WSDL Security Policies:
  
  Review the WSDL file to identify the security policies defined under the <wsp:Policy> elements.
  Look for WS-Security bindings such as UsernameToken, X509Token, EncryptedParts, SignedParts, or other advanced security features.
  
  
  
  Simplify or Modify the WSDL:
  
  If possible, obtain a version of the WSDL without unsupported security policies.
  Alternatively, request the service provider to provide a WSDL with simpler or compatible security settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust SAP Web Service Configuration:
  
  In some cases, you can configure the SAP Web Service runtime to support certain security features, but this depends on the SAP NetWeaver version and patch level.
  Check SAP Notes or documentation for enabling WS-Security features.
  
  
  
  Use SAP PI/PO or Middleware:
  
  If the SAP Web Service runtime cannot handle the security settings, consider using SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) as a middleware.
  PI/PO can handle complex WS-Security policies and transform or simplify the message before it reaches the SAP backend.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address WS-Security support in your SAP NetWeaver version.
  Apply any recommended patches or updates that enhance WS-Security compatibility.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on WS-Security support in SAP NetWeaver.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to WS-Security, WSDL consumption, and error WSS017.
  WS-Security Standards: Understanding WS-Security 1.0 and 1.1 standards can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SOAMANAGER — For configuring web service security in SAP.
  SPROXY — For proxy generation and WSDL import.
  
  
  SAP Community: Forums and blogs discussing similar issues with WSDL security policies.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSS017 Unsupported security setting found in WSDL indicates that the WSDL contains security configurations that SAP cannot process. The solution involves reviewing and possibly simplifying the WSDL security policies, configuring SAP to support required security features, or using middleware like SAP PI/PO to handle complex security requirements.
  
  If you provide the exact WSDL or the security policy snippet, I can help analyze which part is unsupported.