How To Fix SRT_MONITORING055 - Error when reading SOAP message: "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_MONITORING - Message Class for SOAP Runtime Monitoring

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Error when reading SOAP message: "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_MONITORING055 - Error when reading SOAP message: "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SRT_MONITORING055 indicates that there is an issue when reading a SOAP message in the context of SAP's web services. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with SOAP-based web services.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Malformed SOAP Message: The SOAP message being processed may not conform to the expected structure or may contain invalid XML.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the message contains special characters.
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection can lead to incomplete or corrupted messages being received.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the service interface or the communication channel can lead to issues in processing the SOAP message.
  Timeouts: If the processing of the SOAP message takes too long, it may lead to timeouts and result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the SOAP Message: Validate the SOAP message structure and ensure it adheres to the expected format. You can use tools like SOAP UI or Postman to test the SOAP request and response.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and the Integration Engine logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the issue.
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the character encoding of the SOAP message is correct. If special characters are present, ensure they are properly encoded.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration of the service interface and communication channel in SAP PI/PO. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the endpoint is reachable.
  Network Connectivity: Check for any network issues that might be affecting the communication between the systems. Ensure that firewalls or proxies are not blocking the SOAP messages.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are suspected, consider increasing the timeout settings in the relevant configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for web services and SOAP message handling to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.