How To Fix WSS021 - Message expired (&1 &2 &3 )

WSS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Message expired (&1 &2 &3 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS021 - Message expired (&1 &2 &3 ) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSS021: Message expired (&1 &2 &3):
  
  Error Message
  WSS021: Message expired (&1 &2 &3)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in the SAP Web Services Security (WS-Security) context. It indicates that a security token or message timestamp has expired. Specifically, the SOAP message or security token contains a timestamp that is outside the allowed validity period defined by the system's security policy.
  Common causes include:
  
  The client system's clock is not synchronized with the server's clock, causing the timestamp to appear expired.
  The message was delayed in transit and arrived after the allowed validity period.
  The validity period configured for the security token or message timestamp is too short.
  Replay protection settings reject the message because the timestamp is considered old.
  
  
  Explanation
  In WS-Security, messages often include a timestamp to prevent replay attacks and ensure message freshness. SAP checks the timestamp against the current system time and a configured validity window. If the