API fails with HTTP Error 500: Internal Server Error after upgrading to versions 8.11.1 or higher

Products

• VMware Aria Suite

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:
After upgrading to VMware Aria Automation 8.11.1 (formerly vRealize Automation) or higher HTTP Error 500: Internal Server Error is seen when calling POST /am/idp/auth/login.

Environment

VMware Aria Automation 8.x
VMware vRealize Automation 8.11.x

Cause

Please review the bullet "Deprecation of an identity service endpoint" in the What's New section of the Feb 2023 / vRA 8.11.1 release notes located here and highlighted below.

Resolution

The API /csp/gateway/am/idp/auth/login?access_token is deprecated. The endpoint /csp/gateway/am/api/login?access_token must be used as outlined the article Generate Access_Token/Bearer_Token in VRA 8.x for API Authentication.

Additional Information

Impact/Risks:
This will impact all internal to Aria Automation, external VMware product, and 3rd party automation logic that uses this deprecated endpoint.