How To Fix ECATT425 - Object type & not approved yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Object type & not approved yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT425 - Object type & not approved yet ?

  The SAP error message ECATT425, which states "Object type & not approved yet," typically occurs in the context of SAP eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when you are trying to execute a test script or a test configuration that has not been approved for use. This is a part of the governance and control mechanism in eCATT to ensure that only validated and approved test objects are executed.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Status: The object (test script, test configuration, etc.) you are trying to execute has not been approved in the eCATT system. This is a common practice to ensure that only validated test cases are run in production or critical environments.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the test may not have the necessary authorizations to approve or execute unapproved objects.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require approval for certain object types, and the object in question has not gone through the approval process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Approval Process:
  
  Navigate to the eCATT transaction (usually SECATT).
  Locate the object that is causing the error.
  Check the approval status of the object. If it is not approved, follow your organization's process to get it approved.
  Once approved, you should be able to execute the test without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the test has the necessary authorizations to approve eCATT objects. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you believe the object should be executable without approval, review the configuration settings in eCATT to see if the approval requirement can be modified. This may require administrative access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP Help for specific procedures related to eCATT and approval processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on eCATT, including how to create, manage, and approve test scripts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide updates related to eCATT and approval processes.
  Training: If you are new to eCATT, consider undergoing training or workshops to understand the approval workflow and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or eCATT administrator for further assistance.