How To Fix ECATT198 - &1 &2 does not exist

ECATT198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The above-mentioned text was not found in the system because:
- The text object does not exist
- The system is set to the wrong text object

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?

Use SE61 to create a text with the above-mentioned name.
Check the entries in table ECCUSTOM.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT198 - &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ECATT198 typically indicates that a specific object, such as a test script or a test configuration, does not exist in the system. This error is often encountered when using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) functionality in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Object: The object referenced in the error message (e.g., a test script or configuration) has either been deleted or never existed in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object (test script, configuration, etc.) actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to