How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING180 - Data content of Web service message &1 could not be retrieved

/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Data content of Web service message &1 could not be retrieved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING180 - Data content of Web service message &1 could not be retrieved ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING180 indicates that the data content of a web service message could not be retrieved. This error typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with processing incoming or outgoing messages.
  Causes:
  
  Message Format Issues: The web service message may not conform to the expected format or schema, leading to parsing errors.
  Data Mapping Errors: There may be issues with the mapping of data between the source and target systems, causing the data to be unrecognized or improperly formatted.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP system and the web service endpoint can prevent data retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the web service or the data it is trying to retrieve.
  Service Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the web service in SAP AIF or the external system can lead to this error.
  Timeouts: The