How To Fix WSS031 - System is not prepared for WS Security authentication (note 1319507)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 031

• Message text: System is not prepared for WS Security authentication (note 1319507)

What causes this issue?

A configuration using web services with a message based authentication
like WS Security Username Token, X.509 authentication using XML
Signatures or SAML Authentication is configured. But the system has not
been configured to support message authentication.

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?

Call report WSS_SETUP, uncheck "Test Run" and execute the report. This
will create a user "DELAY_LOGON" (7.1X) or "DELAY_L_<SID>" (7.0X).
This user is needed to enable the user switches for message based
authentication.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS031 - System is not prepared for WS Security authentication (note 1319507) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding SAP error message WSS031: System is not prepared for WS Security authentication (related to SAP Note 1319507):
  
  Error Message
  WSS031: System is not prepared for WS Security authentication
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the SAP system is not properly configured to support Web Services (WS) Security authentication. Specifically, the system lacks the necessary setup to handle WS-Security headers in SOAP messages, which are required for secure communication in web services.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete configuration of the Web Service Security in the SAP system.
  The system does not have the required security policies or security tokens configured.
  The relevant SAP Web Service runtime components or patches are not installed or activated.
  The system is not prepared to process WS-Security headers such as UsernameToken, X.509 certificates, or SAML tokens.
  The SOAP message sent to the SAP system contains WS-Security headers, but the system is not configured to process them.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to prepare and configure your SAP system for WS-Security authentication. The steps generally include:
  
  
  Apply SAP Note 1319507
  
  This note provides detailed instructions and corrections related to WS-Security support in SAP NetWeaver.
  
  
  Enable WS-Security in the SAP system  
  
  Use transaction STRUST to manage certificates and SSL configurations.
  Configure the Web Service Security settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the Web Service Runtime is properly configured to accept and process WS-Security headers.
  
  
  
  Configure Security Policies  
  
  Define and assign appropriate security policies (e.g., UsernameToken, X.509 certificates) to the web service.
  Use transaction SOAMANAGER to configure the web service endpoint and security settings.
  
  
  
  Install Required Patches or Support Packages  
  
  Make sure your SAP system has the necessary support packages or patches that enable WS-Security features.
  
  
  
  Test the Web Service  
  
  After configuration, test the web service to ensure that WS-Security authentication is working correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Note 1319507: This note is the primary reference for this error and contains detailed instructions on how to prepare the SAP system for WS-Security authentication.
  SOAMANAGER: The transaction used to configure web service endpoints and security policies.
  STRUST: Used to manage certificates and SSL configurations.
  SAP Web Service Security Guide: SAP documentation that explains WS-Security concepts and configuration steps.
  SAP NetWeaver AS Java and ABAP: Both application servers support WS-Security, but configuration steps may differ.
  
  
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  Error
  WSS031: System is not prepared for WS Security authentication
  
  
  Cause
  SAP system not configured to handle WS-Security headers in SOAP messages
  
  
  Solution
  Apply SAP Note 1319507, configure WS-Security via SOAMANAGER and STRUST, install patches
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Note 1319507, SOAMANAGER, STRUST, SAP Web Service Security Guide
  
  
  
  
  If you need step-by-step guidance on configuring WS-Security in your SAP system, please let me know!