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title: Test the SOAP message
description: Test a SOAP message to validate the configuration before using the message in an integration.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/api-reference/web-services/c\_TestTheSOAPMessage.html
release: australia
product: Web Services
classification: web-services
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [SOAP message, SOAP, Outbound, Web services, API implementation, API implementation and reference]
---

# Test the SOAP message

Test a SOAP message to validate the configuration before using the message in an integration.

To test the SOAP message, click the **Test** related link of the SOAP Message Function. You are redirected to a test result form as shown below.

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You can see the original SOAP request message, the resulting HTTP status code, and the SOAP response in this screen. You can also click the **Rerun test** related link to resubmit the SOAP request.

**Note:** A test SOAP message will time out after 60 seconds if a response is not received.

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