How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG096 - Error while executing Web service; '&1' (LP=&2,host=&3,user=&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Error while executing Web service; '&1' (LP=&2,host=&3,user=&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG096 - Error while executing Web service; '&1' (LP=&2,host=&3,user=&4) ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG096 indicates that there was an error while executing a web service. The message provides specific details about the error, including the web service name (&1), the logical port (LP=&2), the host (host=&3), and the user (user=&4). 
  Possible Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the web service endpoint.
  Configuration Errors: The logical port configuration might be incorrect or incomplete. This includes incorrect URLs, authentication details, or other settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user specified may not have the necessary permissions to execute the web service.
  Service Availability: The web service itself may be down or not reachable.
  Data Issues: The data being sent to the web service may not be in the expected format or may be invalid.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to long processing times on the web service side.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach the web service endpoint. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  Review Logical Port Configuration: Go to the transaction SOAMANAGER in SAP and check the configuration of the logical port. Ensure that the endpoint URL, authentication method, and other settings are correct.
  Verify User Permissions: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to call the web service. You may need to adjust roles or permissions in the SAP system.
  Test Web Service Availability: Use tools like SOAP UI or Postman to test the web service independently of SAP to ensure it is up and running.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the data being sent to the web service is valid and conforms to the expected schema.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings in the logical port configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations.
  SICF: For checking the status of the ICF services.
  SLG1: For checking application logs related to the web service execution.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (SLG1) and the web service trace (SRT_UTIL) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the web service or the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /STMC/CR_MSG096 error message.