Troubleshooting
Problem
In WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.31/9.0.5.29 and later, In certain situations, JAX-RPC and JAX-WS Web Services that leverage WS-Addressing now require an outbound connection allow list for web services requests.
Symptom
WARNING: validateTargetURL: no protocol allow list configured, blocking URL: http://example.soap.com:9080/SOAPServices/services/SOAPService
java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: javax.xml.ws.WebServiceException: org.apache.axis2.AxisFault: Outbound URL validation required but no protocol allow list configured. Set com.ibm.ws.webservices.allowedOutboundProtocols to allow outbound connections.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
28 September 2026
UID
ibm17285084