How To Fix ECATT686 - Visibility of parameter &1 invalid

ECATT686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Visibility of parameter &1 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT686 - Visibility of parameter &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message ECATT686, which states "Visibility of parameter &1 invalid," typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when there is an issue with the visibility settings of a parameter in a test script. This error indicates that the parameter in question is not accessible or is incorrectly defined in the context of the test script.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Visibility: The parameter may not be defined with the correct visibility settings. In eCATT, parameters can have different visibility levels (e.g., local, global).
  Scope Issues: The parameter might be defined in a different scope than where it is being accessed, leading to visibility issues.
  Incorrect Parameter Definition: The parameter may not be defined properly in the test script or the associated data container.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the parameter name when it is being referenced in the script.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definition: Ensure that the parameter is defined correctly