How To Fix ECATT666 - Error during HTTP communication to & - &2

ECATT666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Error during HTTP communication to & - &2

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?

Possible causes of error:
1. The URL used to start the Web Dynpro application.
i. If the URL begins with 'https':
Check whether the service number, the target host in the HTTP
destination, and the service number in the URL ,, ,,are identical
(for example, 44333).
In the HTTP destination, set SSL to "Active".
ii. If the URL begins with 'http':
Check whether the service number, the target host in the HTTP
destination, and the service number in the URL ,,are identical (for
example, 12345).
In the HTTP destination, set SSL to "Inactive".
2. The Web Dynpro application could not be reached due to HTTP timeout
settings.
i. Go to "Utilities" -> "Settings" and then select the "eCATT" tab.
ii. Select the "Recording/Execution" tab.
iii. Increase the timeout for HTTP connections.
3. If the error still occurs, check the user name and password in the
HTTP destination.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT666 - Error during HTTP communication to & - &2 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT666 indicates that there was an issue during HTTP communication, typically when using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) for automated testing. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes of ECATT666 Error
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system (e.g., a web service or another SAP system).
  
  
  Incorrect URL: The URL specified in the eCATT script may be incorrect or not reachable.
  
  
  Authentication Issues: The target system may require authentication, and the credentials provided in the eCATT script may be incorrect or missing.
  
  
  Firewall or Proxy Settings: Firewalls or proxy settings may be blocking the HTTP request.
  
  
  Service Unavailability: The target service may be down or not available at the time of the request.
  
  
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to slow response times from the target system.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
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