How To Fix ECATT651 - You cannot continue, select a WSDL-URL first

ECATT651 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 651

• Message text: You cannot continue, select a WSDL-URL first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT651 - You cannot continue, select a WSDL-URL first ?

  The SAP error message ECATT651, which states "You cannot continue, select a WSDL-URL first," typically occurs in the context of using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) for automated testing in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a WSDL (Web Services Description Language) URL to proceed with the test execution, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing WSDL URL: The most common cause of this error is that the WSDL URL has not been specified in the eCATT script or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The WSDL URL may be incorrectly configured or pointing to an invalid or non-existent web service.
  eCATT Script Issues: The eCATT script may not be properly set up to handle web service calls, leading to the error when trying to execute the test.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify WSDL URL:
  
  Open the eCATT script that you are trying to execute.
  Locate the section where the WSDL URL should be specified.
  Enter the correct WSDL URL