How To Fix ECATT693 - No authorization for eCATT command &3 (RFC Dest:&4->&1:&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 693

• Message text: No authorization for eCATT command &3 (RFC Dest:&4->&1:&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT693 - No authorization for eCATT command &3 (RFC Dest:&4->&1:&2) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT693 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for executing a specific eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) command. The message format includes placeholders for the command and the RFC destination, which can help identify the specific issue.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the eCATT script does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the specified command.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the required authorizations for the eCATT command.
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination specified may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary authorizations for the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECATT693 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the eCATT command are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles to the user. This can be done through transaction PFCG by adding the necessary authorization objects to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destination:
  
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination (transaction SM59) to ensure it is set up correctly and that the user has the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Test the RFC connection to ensure it is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Logs:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or logs that may provide additional context about the error and the commands being executed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT: Extended Computer Aided Test Tool is used for automated testing in SAP environments.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and transactions. Common authorization objects related to eCATT include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific commands being executed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SM59: RFC destination maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ECATT693 error.