How To Fix ECATT550 - The destination &1 must be specified in &2 system (transaction SM59)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 550

• Message text: The destination &1 must be specified in &2 system (transaction SM59)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT550 - The destination &1 must be specified in &2 system (transaction SM59) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT550 indicates that a destination must be specified in the system for the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) to function properly. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a test script that requires a connection to a specific system, but the destination is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Destination: The specified destination in the eCATT script is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination might be defined but not correctly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Transaction SM59: The destination might not be set up in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination settings, which can be checked using transaction SM59.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Check if the destination mentioned in the error message is listed.
  If it is not present, create a new RFC destination by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the required details such as the target system, connection type, and logon credentials.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the destination exists, double-click on it to check its configuration.
  Ensure that the connection type is correct (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.).
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Assign the Destination in eCATT:
  
  Open the eCATT script that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly specified in the script.
  If necessary, update the script to reference the correct destination.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the eCATT script has the necessary authorizations to access the specified destination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT: Extended Computer Aided Test Tool is used for automated testing in SAP environments.
  RFC Destinations: These are used to define connections to other SAP systems or external systems.
  Transaction SM59: This transaction is used to manage RFC destinations in SAP.
  Testing Connections: Always perform a connection test after creating or modifying an RFC destination to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECATT550 error and successfully execute your eCATT scripts.