26 February 2025 Leave a comment Katalon Issues
When working with MTOM (Message Transmission Optimization Mechanism) enabled SOAP web services, you might encounter issues while trying to verify element text using Katalon Studio. This article provides a step-by-step guide to address these challenges effectively.
Understanding the Issue
In a typical scenario, you might attempt to verify an element’s text in a SOAP response using a script similar to the following:
import static com.kms.katalon.core.testobject.ObjectRepository.findTestObject
import com.kms.katalon.core.webservice.keyword.WSBuiltInKeywords as WS
def response = WS.sendRequest(findTestObject('ProductById'))
WS.verifyElementText(response, "Product.Reference", "MyReference")
However, when executing this test case, you may encounter an error indicating that content is not allowed in the prolog. This issue arises due to the MTOM-enabled nature of the web service, which affects the response format.
Solution: Adjusting Your Katalon Script
To handle the MTOM response format, you need to modify the script to extract the necessary XML content before verifying the element text. Here is an effective approach:
import static com.kms.katalon.core.testobject.ObjectRepository.findTestObject
import com.kms.katalon.core.webservice.keyword.WSBuiltInKeywords as WS
def response = WS.sendRequest(findTestObject('ProductById'))
response.responseText = (response.responseText =~ '<soap:Envelope.*')[0]
WS.verifyElementText(response, "getProductResponse.Product.Reference", "MyPreference")
This script modification involves using a regular expression to extract the relevant XML section from the response text. Once extracted, you can proceed with verifying the element text as usual.
Enhancing Test Automation with Repeato
While Katalon Studio provides a robust platform for test automation, there are instances where a more streamlined approach could be beneficial. This is where Repeato comes into play. Repeato offers a no-code test automation solution for iOS, Android, and web apps, making it particularly efficient for creating, running, and maintaining automated tests.
With Repeato, you can leverage advanced features like data-driven testing and keyword-driven testing without delving into complex scripting languages. Its AI and computer vision capabilities ensure fast test execution and editing. Additionally, all tests and workspace data are stored in text and JSON formats, facilitating easy version control, which is crucial for maintaining test integrity over time.
Repeato’s approach to test automation might be an ideal alternative for those looking to overcome some of the limitations associated with tools like Katalon, such as scripting language constraints and the need for external tools for certain testing capabilities.
For more insights and detailed guides, feel free to explore our documentation section.
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