How To Fix ECATT285 - Test script &1 is also used in other eCATT objects

ECATT285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Test script &1 is also used in other eCATT objects

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ECATT285 - Details

• The SAP error message ECATT285 indicates that a test script you are trying to modify or delete is being used in other eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) objects. This is a common issue when working with eCATT, as it enforces dependencies between test scripts and other objects to maintain integrity and avoid breaking existing tests.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The test script you are attempting to modify or delete is referenced in other eCATT objects, such as test configurations, test data, or other test scripts.
  eCATT maintains a relationship between these objects to ensure that changes do not inadvertently affect other tests that rely on the same script.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use the eCATT transaction (usually SECATT) to check where the test script is being used. You can look for references in other eCATT objects.
  You can also use the "Where-Used List" functionality to find all objects that