How to use SAML2 - SAML 2.0 Configuration

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: SAML2

  Description: SAML 2.0 Configuration

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

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  • Development Package: SAML2_CONFIG

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• SAP Tcode: SAML2 - SAML 2.0 Configuration

  
  Overview: 
  The SAP transaction code SAML2 is used to configure the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 protocol. SAML 2.0 is an open standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, in particular, between an identity provider and a service provider. It is used to enable single sign-on (SSO) access to web applications. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The SAML2 transaction code allows users to configure the SAML 2.0 protocol in SAP systems. It enables users to set up the necessary parameters for authentication and authorization, such as the identity provider, service provider, and user attributes. It also allows users to configure the trust relationship between the identity provider and service provider, as well as the authentication methods used for SSO access. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Log into your SAP system and enter transaction code SAML2 in the command field. 
  2. Select the “Identity Provider” tab and enter the necessary information for your identity provider, such as its URL and certificate details. 
  3. Select the “Service Provider” tab and enter the necessary information for your service provider, such as its URL and certificate details. 
  4. Select the “Trust Relationship” tab and enter the necessary information for setting up a trust relationship between your identity provider and service provider, such as the authentication methods used for SSO access. 
  5. Select the “User Attributes” tab and enter the necessary information for mapping user attributes from your identity provider to your service provider, such as user name or email address. 
  6. Save your changes by selecting “Save” from the menu bar at the top of the screen. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users test their SAML 2.0 configuration before deploying it in a production environment by using a test user account with limited privileges. Additionally, users should ensure that their identity provider is configured correctly before attempting to configure SAML 2.0 in SAP systems.