How To Fix ECATT259 - Assign a test script first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Assign a test script first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT259 - Assign a test script first ?

  The SAP error message ECATT259, which states "Assign a test script first," typically occurs in the context of SAP eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when you are trying to execute a test configuration without having assigned a test script to it.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have created a test configuration but have not linked it to any test script.
  The test script is either missing or not properly assigned to the test configuration you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECATT259 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the eCATT Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code SECATT in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Test Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the test configuration that you are trying to execute.
  Ensure that a test script is assigned to this configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign a Test Script:
  
  If no test script is assigned, you need to assign one:
  
  Select the test configuration.
  Look for an option to assign a test script (usually found in the menu or toolbar).
  Choose the appropriate test script from the list and assign it to the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the test script, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Execute the Test Configuration:
  
  Try executing the test configuration again. The error should no longer appear if the test script is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Overview: eCATT is a tool used for automated testing in SAP environments. It allows users to create and execute test scripts for various SAP applications.
  Test Scripts: Test scripts are the actual sequences of actions that eCATT will perform during testing. They can be created using the eCATT script editor.
  Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the eCATT documentation available in your SAP system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking for any additional configuration settings or permissions that may be affecting your ability to assign test scripts.