How To Fix CM_ECATT_OD_GEN_API012 - No source specified.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_ECATT_OD_GEN_API - Message Class for the API

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No source specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_ECATT_OD_GEN_API012 - No source specified. ?

  The SAP error message CM_ECATT_OD_GEN_API012: No source specified typically occurs in the context of using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) framework in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a source (like a data file or a specific data source) to be specified for the test script or test configuration, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Specification: The most common cause is that the test script or configuration does not have a source defined. This could be due to a misconfiguration or oversight when setting up the eCATT test.
  Incorrect Test Configuration: The test might be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to identify the source.
  Data File Issues: If the test is supposed to read from a data file, the file may not be correctly specified or may not exist in the expected location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Configuration:
  
  Open the eCATT test script in the SAP GUI.
  Ensure that the source is correctly specified in the test configuration. This could be a data file or a specific data source.
  
  
  
  Specify a Data Source:
  
  If you are using a data file, make sure that the file path is correct and that the file is accessible.
  If you are using a database or another type of data source, ensure that the connection details are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Test Script:
  
  Go through the test script to ensure that all necessary parameters are defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for eCATT to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up your test scripts and configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the test execution to identify where the source is expected but not provided.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on eCATT, which can be helpful in understanding how to configure tests properly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_ECATT_OD_GEN_API012 and successfully run your eCATT tests.