How To Fix WSS255 - Could not create Secure Conversaton endpoints


WSS255 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

  • Message number: 255

  • Message text: Could not create Secure Conversaton endpoints

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS255 - Could not create Secure Conversaton endpoints ?
    SAP Error Message:
    WSS255: Could not create Secure Conversation endpoints
    
    Cause
    The error WSS255 typically occurs in SAP systems when the Web Services Security (WSS) infrastructure fails to create Secure Conversation endpoints. Secure Conversation is a WS-Security protocol feature used to establish a secure session between a client and a service, improving performance by avoiding repeated security token exchanges.
    Common causes include:
    
    Incorrect or missing configuration of Secure Conversation in the SAP Web Service runtime.
    Issues with the SSL/TLS setup, such as missing or invalid certificates.
    Problems with the SAP Web Dispatcher or ICM (Internet Communication Manager) configuration.
    Incompatible or missing patches/notes related to WS-Security or Secure Conversation.
    Port conflicts or network issues preventing the creation of endpoints.
    Insufficient system resources or permissions to create the endpoints.
    
    
    Solution
    To resolve the WSS255 error, consider the following steps:
    
    
    Check Secure Conversation Configuration:
    
    Verify that Secure Conversation is enabled and properly configured in the SAP Web Service runtime.
    Use transaction SOAMANAGER to review the Web Service configuration.
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