How To Fix ECATT665 - Path prefix was maintained in HTTP destination &2 (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Path prefix was maintained in HTTP destination &2 (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A path prefix was maintained in the HTTP destination &V2&. The path
prefix must not be maintained when testing Web Dynpro applications.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

1. Start transaction SM59.
2. Select the destination &V2& in "HTTP Connections to ABAP System".
3. Select the "Technical Settings" tab.
4. Delete the maintained path prefix.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT665 - Path prefix was maintained in HTTP destination &2 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT665 indicates that there is an issue with the HTTP destination configuration in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool). The message specifically points out that a path prefix has been maintained in the HTTP destination, which may not be correctly set up or is causing issues during the execution of a test script.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Path Prefix: The path prefix defined in the HTTP destination may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected endpoint of the service you are trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: The HTTP destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, leading to connectivity issues.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related problems preventing access to the specified HTTP destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HTTP Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and locate the HTTP destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify the settings, especially the path prefix. Ensure that it is correctly set to point to the intended service endpoint.
  If necessary, remove or correct the path prefix.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the "Test Connection" feature in SM59 to ensure that the HTTP destination is reachable and that the configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  Review eCATT Script:
  
  Check the eCATT script to ensure that it is correctly referencing the HTTP destination and that any parameters being passed are valid.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the eCATT script has the necessary authorizations to access the HTTP destination.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message may have a long text that provides additional context or specific instructions. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the appropriate function in SAP.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  If the configuration appears correct, check for any network issues that may be preventing access to the HTTP destination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SECATT: For managing eCATT scripts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for eCATT and HTTP destination configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ECATT665 error message.