How To Fix ECATT108 - Enter a valid message key

ECATT108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Enter a valid message key

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid message key.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The message key for T100 should consist of two parts:
1) Message name and
2) Message number (maximum of 3 digits)
These parts must be separated by a colon ( : ).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ECATT108 - Details

• The SAP error message ECATT108 ("Enter a valid message key") typically occurs in the context of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when a user attempts to execute a test script or transaction that requires a specific message key, but the provided key is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Message Key: The message key entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly typed.
  Missing Configuration: The message key may not be configured properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message key.
  System Errors: There could be underlying issues with the eCATT configuration or the system itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Message Key: Verify that the message key you are entering is correct. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  Review Configuration: If you are responsible for the configuration, check the eCATT settings to ensure that the message key is properly