How To Fix ECATT346 - User & Not Authorized to Execute Object & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 346

• Message text: User & Not Authorized to Execute Object & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT346 - User & Not Authorized to Execute Object & & ?

  The SAP error message ECATT346 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific object in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool). This error typically arises when a user attempts to run a test script or access a test object for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to execute the eCATT script or access the specified object.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for eCATT.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object being accessed may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from executing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorizations that are lacking.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for eCATT execution.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to eCATT execution, such as SAP_ECATT_EXECUTE or similar.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific objects, you may need to modify the authorization objects to include the user or the role they are assigned to.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific eCATT objects they are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for eCATT to understand the specific authorizations required for the objects in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to execute the eCATT script again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  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 transactions and processes.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.