How To Fix ECATT501 - Search string not found

ECATT501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Search string not found

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT501 - Search string not found ?

  The SAP error message ECATT501, which states "Search string not found," typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when the system is unable to find a specified search string in the context of a test script or during the execution of a test.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Search String: The search string specified in the eCATT script may not match any text in the application being tested. This could be due to typos, case sensitivity, or changes in the application interface.
  Dynamic Content: The content of the application may change dynamically, meaning that the expected string may not be present at the time the test is executed.
  Timing Issues: The test may be trying to find the string before the application has fully loaded or before the relevant content is displayed.
  Script Configuration: The eCATT script may not be configured correctly, leading to the search string not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Search String: