# Which Problems Are Solved
If a SAML IdP did not send a `NameID` (even though required by the
specification), ZITADEL would crash.
# How the Problems Are Solved
- Check specifically if the `Subject` and its `NameID` is passed
# Additional Changes
None
# Additional Context
- closes https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/issues/8654