How To Fix SWF_HTTP116 - Error when generating output message from HTTP response of service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_HTTP - Web Services in the Workflow: Server Functions

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error when generating output message from HTTP response of service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_HTTP116 - Error when generating output message from HTTP response of service ?

  The SAP error message SWF_HTTP116 typically occurs when there is an issue with generating an output message from the HTTP response of a service in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Process Integration (PI). This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the HTTP response format, network problems, or configuration errors.
  Causes of SWF_HTTP116 Error
  
  
  Invalid HTTP Response: The HTTP response from the service may not be in the expected format (e.g., JSON, XML) or may contain errors that prevent proper parsing.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP system and the external service, leading to incomplete or malformed responses.
  
  
  Service Configuration: The service endpoint may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, leading to incorrect requests or responses.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the external service.
  
  
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to slow response