How To Fix ECATT403 - Test case &1 could not be found in local system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Test case &1 could not be found in local system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT403 - Test case &1 could not be found in local system ?

  The SAP error message ECATT403 indicates that a specific test case could not be found in the local system when using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) functionality. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a test script that references a test case that is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Test Case Not Created: The test case you are trying to execute has not been created or saved in the local system.
  Incorrect Test Case Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the test script that references the test case.
  Transport Issues: If the test case was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported into the local system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the test may not have the necessary authorizations to access the test case.
  Local vs. Global Test Cases: The test case might exist in a different client or system but not in the local client you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Test Case Existence: Check if the test case exists in the local system. You can do this by navigating to the eCATT transaction (e.g., SECATT) and searching for the test case.
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the test case in your script matches exactly with the name in the eCATT repository.
  Create or Import Test Case: If the test case does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system if it was supposed to be transported.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the test case.
  Client-Specific Issues: If you are working in a specific client, ensure that the test case is available in that client. You may need to switch to the correct client or transport the test case to the desired client.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for eCATT for detailed information on creating and managing test cases.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to eCATT and the specific error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECATT403 error and successfully execute your test case.