How To Fix ECATT689 - Exception "PLUGIN_NOT_ACTIVE" occurred in target system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Exception "PLUGIN_NOT_ACTIVE" occurred in target system.

What causes this issue?

The exception "PLUGIN_NOT_ACTIVE" occurred in the target system.

How to fix this error?

In transaction SMICM, choose "Goto" -> "Services" and activate the
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT689 - Exception "PLUGIN_NOT_ACTIVE" occurred in target system. ?

  The SAP error message ECATT689, which indicates that an exception "PLUGIN_NOT_ACTIVE" occurred in the target system, typically arises in the context of using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) for automated testing in SAP environments. This error suggests that a required plugin or component necessary for the eCATT execution is not active in the target system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Plugin: The specific plugin required for eCATT to function properly is not activated in the target SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the target system that prevent the plugin from being recognized or activated.
  System Version: The version of the target system may not support the required plugin, or it may be outdated.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the plugin.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Plugin:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF in the target system.
  Check if the required eCATT plugin is listed and ensure it