How To Fix SOAP_CFG_CC016 - Invalid binding data for &1 of method '&2', actual '&3' expected '&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_CFG_CC - SOAP Configuration Consistency Checks

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid binding data for &1 of method '&2', actual '&3' expected '&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC016 - Invalid binding data for &1 of method '&2', actual '&3' expected '&4' ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_CFG_CC016 indicates that there is an issue with the binding data for a SOAP web service method. This error typically arises when the actual data type or structure of the input parameters does not match the expected data type or structure defined in the service interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Data Types: The actual data being sent to the SOAP method does not match the expected data type. For example, if the method expects an integer but receives a string, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Parameter Mapping: The parameters being passed to the SOAP method may not be correctly mapped to the expected parameters in the service definition.
  Service Definition Changes: If the service interface has been modified (e.g., changes in parameter types or names) but the calling application has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the SOAP service, such as