How To Fix WSS032 - Cannot process response messages with issued token type of binding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Cannot process response messages with issued token type of binding

What causes this issue?

Web Service Provider requests that the token issued by the Security
Token Service (STS) must be used for message signature or/and message
encryption. Therefore the Web Service Provider will use this token in
its response to sign and/or encrypt the message. Token type &SYST-MSGV1&
is unsupported by the SAP Web Service consumer. Therefore it will not
be able to process the response properly.

System Response

Web Service Logical Port pointing to the Web Service provider will not
be created
Message containing the issued token will not be send to the Web Service
provider

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator responsible for the Web Service
Provider or the Security Token Service.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system administrator should apply one of the following configuration
changes
Unsupported issued token type should only be used as endorsing
supporting token (authentication only) and not as message signature
and/or message encryption token
Web Service Provider's Security Token Service must be configured to
issue SAML holder-of-key tokens of version 1.1 or 2.0
Web Service Provider's must be configured to request SAML holder-of-key
tokens of version 1.1 or 2.0 as issued tokens

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS032 - Cannot process response messages with issued token type of binding ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSS032 Cannot process response messages with issued token type of binding
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Web Services Security (WS-Security) scenarios when there is a mismatch or incompatibility in the token types used for securing SOAP messages between the client and the server. Specifically:
  
  The SAP system receives a SOAP response message that contains a security token of a type or binding that it does not support or expect.
  The issued token type in the response message does not match the token type configured or supported by the SAP Web Service runtime.
  This often happens when the client or the service provider uses a different WS-Security token profile or binding (e.g., SAML, X.509, or issued tokens from a Security Token Service) than what SAP expects or is configured to handle.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Issued Token Type: In WS-Security, an issued token is a security token issued by a Security Token Service (STS). The token type and binding define how the token is represented and transmitted.
  SAP Web Services runtime expects certain token types and bindings to process security tokens correctly.
  If the response message contains a token type or binding that SAP does not recognize or support, it cannot process the message, resulting in the WSS032 error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Token Configuration:
  
  Verify the WS-Security configuration on both the SAP side and the client/service provider side.
  Ensure that the token type and binding used for issued tokens are compatible and supported by SAP.
  Common supported token types include SAML 1.1, SAML 2.0, and X.509 certificates.
  
  
  
  Align Security Policies:
  
  Review the WS-Security policy files (e.g., WS-Policy, WSDL bindings) to ensure that the token types and bindings match on both ends.
  If using an STS, confirm that the issued token type is one that SAP supports.
  
  
  
  Update SAP System or Patch:
  
  Check for SAP Notes or patches related to WS-Security and issued token handling.
  Sometimes, newer SAP kernel or Web Service runtime patches improve support for additional token types.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Token Types:
  
  If the client or service provider uses a custom or unsupported token type, consider switching to a supported token type.
  For example, use SAML tokens issued by a compatible STS.
  
  
  
  Enable Detailed Tracing:
  
  Enable WS-Security trace logs in SAP to get more detailed information about the token type received.
  Use transaction STRUST to check certificates and token configurations.
  Use transaction SICF to enable trace for the web service.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSS032 or WS-Security token issues.
  Example SAP Note: 1789270 - "WSS032 Cannot process response messages with issued token type of binding"
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP WS-Security Framework: SAP uses WS-Security standards to secure SOAP messages. Understanding WS-Security token types and bindings is crucial.
  Security Token Service (STS): If your scenario involves an STS issuing tokens, ensure the STS issues tokens in a format SAP supports.
  SAP Transactions:
  
  STRUST - Manage certificates and SSL.
  SICF - Internet Communication Framework for web services.
  SOAMANAGER - Configure web service security policies.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for WS-Security configuration guides.
  Review SAP Notes for known issues and patches.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  SAP cannot process the response because the issued token type or binding is unsupported.
  
  
  Solution
  Align token types and bindings between client and SAP; use supported token types; check WS-Security policies; apply SAP patches if needed.
  
  
  Related Info
  WS-Security standards, STS token issuance, SAP transactions STRUST, SOAMANAGER, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about your scenario (e.g., token types used, SAP version, client technology), I can help tailor the solution further.