How To Fix SECATT_HTTP_STATUS400 - The request could not be understood by the server due to malformed syntax

SECATT_HTTP_STATUS400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECATT_HTTP_STATUS - eCATT HTTP Status Messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: The request could not be understood by the server due to malformed syntax

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECATT_HTTP_STATUS400 - The request could not be understood by the server due to malformed syntax ?

  The SAP error message SECATT_HTTP_STATUS400 indicates that the server could not understand the request due to malformed syntax. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when it tries to execute a test script that involves HTTP requests.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed Request: The HTTP request being sent to the server may have incorrect syntax, such as missing headers, incorrect URL formatting, or invalid parameters.
  Invalid URL: The URL being accessed may not be correct or may not exist on the server.
  Incorrect HTTP Method: The HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) used in the request may not be appropriate for the endpoint being accessed.
  Server 
  Configuration Issues: The server may be misconfigured or not set up to handle the request properly.
  Authentication Issues: If the request requires authentication and the credentials are missing or incorrect, the server may reject the request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Request Syntax: Review the HTTP request being