SOAP Fault

A SOAP Fault is a standardized way for a web service to communicate errors or issues when a request cannot be successfully processed. Think of it as a formal notification that something went wrong, providing details about the problem. It helps the client (the requester) understand why the operation failed, whether due to issues like incorrect data, server errors, or other problems. SOAP Faults ensure clear, structured communication between systems, making troubleshooting and error handling more efficient. They are part of the SOAP protocol's way of maintaining reliable and understandable communication in web services.