How To Fix AU130 - Program was not started from CATT

AU130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Program was not started from CATT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU130 - Program was not started from CATT ?

  The SAP error message AU130, which states "Program was not started from CATT," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a CATT (Computer Aided Test Tool) script or transaction, but the system does not recognize the context in which the program is being executed. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Execution Context: The program or transaction is being executed outside of the CATT environment. CATT scripts must be executed through the CATT transaction (e.g., SCAT).
  Missing CATT Configuration: The CATT script may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the CATT script may not have the required authorizations to run the script.
  Script Corruption: The CATT script itself may be corrupted or improperly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Execute from CATT: Ensure that you are executing the program or transaction from the CATT transaction (SCAT). You should load the