NetSuite Admin Tip | Handling SocketTimeoutException in NetSuite SOAP Web Services

In today's corporate world, many applications depend on network communication between clients and servers. A common issue developers and IT professionals face is the SocketTimeoutException. This happens when a socket operation, like connecting to a server or waiting for a response, takes longer than the set time limit. 

In NetSuite SOAP Web Services, you may occasionally encounter a SocketTimeoutException due to network instability. Networks are inherently unreliable, and various factors such as scheduled maintenance, hotfixes, network outages, or firewall settings can disrupt connections. Additionally, web service operations may timeout after 15 minutes of processing, leading to this error. 

To prevent manual intervention and ensure smooth operation, it’s important to implement a retry mechanism that automatically resends your web service requests in the event of a