How To Fix ECATT300 - The package of documentation does not match the package of eCATT object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 300

• Message text: The package of documentation does not match the package of eCATT object

What causes this issue?

The package of the documentation is not identical with the package of
the eCATT 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?

Correct the documentation package by calling the documentation in the
change mode of the original system. The package of the eCATT object is
assigned to the documentation. You are prompted to enter a correction
order, so the changes can be transferred to subsequent systems.

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 ECATT300 - The package of documentation does not match the package of eCATT object ?

  The SAP error message ECATT300 indicates that there is a mismatch between the package of the documentation and the package of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) object. This typically occurs when the eCATT object and its associated documentation are not in the same development package, which can lead to issues when trying to execute or transport the eCATT object.
  Cause:
  
  Package Mismatch: The eCATT object (like a test script or test configuration) is assigned to a different package than the documentation that is supposed to accompany it.
  Transport Issues: If the eCATT object and its documentation were created or modified in different packages, this error can occur when trying to transport them together.
  Development Environment: Changes made in a development environment that are not properly aligned with the package structure can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Assignment:
  
  Go to the eCATT object in the SAP GUI.
  Check the package assignment of both the eCATT object and its documentation.
  Ensure that both are assigned to the same package.
  
  
  
  Change Package Assignment:
  
  If they are in different packages, you can change the package of either the eCATT object or the documentation to match the other.
  To change the package, you can use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) depending on the type of object.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that both the eCATT object and its documentation are included in the same transport request.
  You may need to create a new transport request that includes both objects.
  
  
  
  Recreate Documentation:
  
  If the documentation is not critical, you can consider recreating it in the same package as the eCATT object.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies that require the documentation to be in a different package. If there are, you may need to address those dependencies.
  
  
  
  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.
  Transport Management: Understanding how transport requests work in SAP can help prevent package mismatches in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to eCATT and package management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECATT300 error and ensure that your eCATT objects and documentation are properly aligned.