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2634690 - Error getting response; java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out

Symptom

You are sending a payload via SoapUI and when you execute, you receive the following error message: "Error getting response; java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out".

Environment

SAP Business ByDesign

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Open the SoapUI application.
  2. Create a new SOAP Project.
  3. Complete the Payload.
  4. Add the needed Authorization.
  5. Click the play button to Submit the Request.

You receive the error: "Error getting response; java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out".

Cause

The reason why you are receiving the error is due to the following: The Socket Timeout(ms) has zero (0) value or the time length is too limited.

Resolution

  1. To extend/edit the time, perform the following steps:
  2. Go to the SoapUI application.
  3. Click the File drop down option.
  4. Click the Preferences option.
  5. Select HTTP Settings tab.
  6. Add a value for Socket Timeout(ms).
  7. Example: 300000ms which is the equivalent of 5 minutes.
  8. Click the OK button. 

Now click the play button to Submit the Request.

Keywords

SoapUI; Socket Timeout; Error getting response; java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out; , KBA , BC-ESI-WS-JAV-MON , Monitoring , How To

Product

SAP Business ByDesign all versions