How To Fix ECATT865 - Start: Write log &1 to archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Start: Write log &1 to archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT865 - Start: Write log &1 to archive ?

  The SAP error message ECATT865 ("Start: Write log &1 to archive") typically occurs in the context of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) framework when there is an issue related to logging during the execution of a test script. This message indicates that the system is attempting to write the log file to an archive, but it encounters a problem.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to write logs or access the archive directory.
  Disk Space Issues: The system may be running low on disk space, preventing the log from being written to the archive.
  File System Permissions: The file system permissions for the directory where logs are being written may not allow the SAP system to create or modify files.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the eCATT settings or the archiving settings in the SAP system.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP application server that are affecting the logging process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the eCATT script has the necessary authorizations to write logs and access the archive. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Free Up Disk Space: Check the disk space on the server where the logs are being written. If it is low, consider cleaning up unnecessary files or increasing the disk space.
  Verify File System Permissions: Check the permissions of the directory where the logs are being archived. Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to write to that directory.
  Review eCATT Configuration: Check the eCATT configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for logging and archiving.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the eCATT documentation available in the SAP Help Portal for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have a valid support agreement, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ECATT865 error message.