How To Fix WSS256 - Errors occurred when creating configuration Secure Conversaton endpoints

WSS256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Errors occurred when creating configuration Secure Conversaton endpoints

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WSS256 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WSS256 - Errors occurred when creating configuration Secure Conversation endpoints
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the configuration or activation of Secure Conversation endpoints in SAP Web Services Security (WS-Security) scenarios. The root causes can include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of Secure Conversation settings in the SAP system.
  Missing or invalid certificates required for establishing secure communication.
  Incompatible or missing security policies in the Web Service configuration.
  Issues with the Secure Store or Key Storage where certificates/keys are kept.
  Transport layer problems such as SSL/TLS misconfiguration.
  Authorization or system profile issues that prevent creation or activation of secure endpoints.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSS256 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Secure Conversation Configuration:
  
  Verify that Secure Conversation is properly configured in the SAP system.
  Use transaction STRUST to check the certificates and ensure they are valid and not expired.
  Confirm that the correct PSE (Personal Security Environment) is used for the service.
  
  
  
  Review Security Policies:
  
  In transaction SOAMANAGER, check the Web Service configuration.
  Ensure that the