How To Fix CMD_PRD_ECATT004 - Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_PRD_ECATT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_PRD_ECATT004 - Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message CMD_PRD_ECATT004 indicates that a specific field in a record is required to have a value, but it is currently empty (or "initial"). This error typically occurs in the context of using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) for automated testing in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message "Field &1 of record &2 must not be initial" suggests that:
  
  Field &1: This is a placeholder for the specific field name that is empty.
  Record &2: This is a placeholder for the record identifier that is being processed.
  
  The cause of this error is that the specified field in the given record is mandatory and must contain a value for the operation to proceed. This could happen due to:
  
  Missing data in the test data or configuration.
  Incorrect mapping of fields in the eCATT script.
  A logical error in the test case where the field is not being populated as expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field and Record: Check the error message to identify which field and record are causing the issue. The placeholders will be replaced with actual field names and record identifiers in the error message.
  
  
  Check Test Data: Ensure that the test data being used in your eCATT script is complete and that all mandatory fields are populated with valid values.
  
  
  Review eCATT Script: Look at the eCATT script to ensure that the field is being correctly populated. If the field is supposed to be filled from a data source, verify that the data source is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  Modify the Test Case: If the field is not relevant for the test case, consider modifying the test case to either remove the requirement for that field or to provide a default value.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for eCATT to understand the specific requirements for the fields in question.
  
  
  Debugging: If necessary, use debugging tools to step through the eCATT execution to see where the field is not being populated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on eCATT, which can help you understand how to set up and troubleshoot your test scripts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  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 identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.