How To Fix ECATT860 - Error while opening the archive (subrc = &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Error while opening the archive (subrc = &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT860 - Error while opening the archive (subrc = &1) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT860, which states "Error while opening the archive (subrc = &1)," typically occurs in the context of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) framework when there is an issue accessing an archive file that is required for executing a test script.
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified archive file may not exist in the expected directory.
  File Permissions: The user executing the eCATT may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive file.
  Corrupted Archive: The archive file may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the archive file may be incorrect or not properly specified in the eCATT configuration.
  File Type: The file may not be a valid archive format that eCATT can read.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the archive file exists in the specified location. If not, ensure that it is created or moved to the correct directory.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary read permissions for the archive file. You may need to adjust the file permissions or run the eCATT with a user that has the appropriate access rights.
  Validate Archive Integrity: If the archive file is suspected to be corrupted, try to open it with a file archiving tool to check its integrity. If it is corrupted, you may need to recreate the archive.
  Correct Path: Double-check the path specified in the eCATT configuration. Ensure that it is correctly pointing to the archive file.
  File Format: Ensure that the file is in a format that eCATT can process. If necessary, convert or recreate the file in the correct format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for eCATT for more details on how to configure and troubleshoot test scripts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to eCATT and this specific error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ECATT860 error.