How To Fix ECATT517 - Table &1 is not in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Table &1 is not in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT517 - Table &1 is not in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message ECATT517, which states "Table &1 is not in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when the system cannot find a specified table in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Table Name Typo: The table name specified in the eCATT script may contain a typo or incorrect naming.
  Table Does Not Exist: The table may not exist in the system, either because it has not been created or it has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Incorrect Client: The table may exist in a different client, and the eCATT is being executed in a client where the table is not available.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Name: Verify that the table name used in the eCATT script is correct and matches the name in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Verify Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was deleted.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the eCATT has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this with transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Check Client: Make sure you are executing the eCATT in the correct client where the table is available.
  Transport Activation: If the table was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the eCATT script to see if there are any other underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for eCATT for more details on how to create and manage test scripts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to eCATT and ABAP Dictionary tables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ECATT517 error message.