How To Fix ECATT678 - Authorization check: &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Authorization check: &1&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT678 - Authorization check: &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT678, which states "Authorization check: &1&2," typically occurs in the context of using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) framework. This error indicates that the user executing the eCATT script does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions defined in the script.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user executing the eCATT script. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions being performed in the eCATT script.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions or actions may be restricted for the user based on their role or profile settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECATT678 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorizations that are lacking.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects, you can either assign the necessary roles to the user or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to maintain roles and ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, re-run the eCATT script to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to eCATT and the transactions being tested.
  eCATT Documentation: Review SAP documentation on eCATT for best practices and guidelines on setting up and executing tests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to eCATT and authorization checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the ECATT678 error.