Monday, March 5, 2012

5 Simple Steps: Configuring SAML 2.0 for SAP AS ABAP as a Service Provider

 

The Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) version 2.0 is a standard for the communication of assertions about principals, typically users. The assertion can include the means by which a subject was authenticated, attributes associated with the subject, and an authorization decision for a given resource.

Following is straight forward 5 steps procedure to configure SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP as a SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) 2.0 service provider (SDP).

1. Enable HTTP Security Session Management on AS ABAP

SICF_SESSIONS > Select the relevant line (system) > Activate

2. Enable SAML 2.0 support

SAML2 > Enable SAML 2.0 Support button > Name it and continue through the wizard and enter data as required

3. Determine & configure how your SDP communicates with identity providers (IDP)

          Configuring Front-Channel Communication
          Configuring Back-Channel Communication
          Configuring Support for Enhanced Client or Proxy

4. Trust IDP and determine how to federate the identities as AS Java.

5. Configure the applications you want..

As always refer to the SAP documentation relevant to your landscape and version @ http://help.sap.com

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