How To Fix SALERT068 - Format of response from HTTP destination & is invalid

SALERT068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALERT - Messages for the Alert Framework

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Format of response from HTTP destination & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALERT068 - Format of response from HTTP destination & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SALERT068 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the response received from an HTTP destination. This error typically occurs when SAP is trying to communicate with an external system via HTTP, and the response it receives does not match the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Response Format: The external system may be returning a response that is not in the expected format (e.g., JSON, XML).
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues that affect the response.
  Configuration Errors: The HTTP destination in SAP may not be configured correctly, leading to improper handling of the response.
  Authentication Issues: If the external system requires authentication, and the credentials are incorrect or missing, it may return an error response that SAP cannot process.
  Timeouts: If the external system takes too long to respond, it may lead to a timeout, resulting in an invalid response.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the External System: Verify that the external system