How To Fix SWR118 - An error occurred triggering the HTTP method POST

SWR118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 118

• Message text: An error occurred triggering the HTTP method POST

What causes this issue?

The HTTP method <AB>POST</> could not be successfully executed. Status
code &v2& with the following status text resulted:
&v3&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether a response received from the HTTP method <AB>POST</> was
saved. In it you usually find an explanatory text in addition to the
number of the exception. You can view the response with the transaction
<DS:TRAN.SWXML>Selection Report for XML Documents</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR118 - An error occurred triggering the HTTP method POST ?

  The SAP error message SWR118, which states "An error occurred triggering the HTTP method POST," typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with web services or when using the SAP Gateway for OData services. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or issues with the service being called.
  Causes:
  
  Service 
  Configuration Issues: The OData service or web service may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the HTTP POST request.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target service.
  Incorrect URL: The URL being called may be incorrect or the endpoint may not be reachable.
  Payload Issues: The data being sent in the POST request may not conform to the expected format or may be missing required fields.
  Service Availability: The target service may be down or experiencing issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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