How To Fix ECATT_CHECK020 - The script <&1> has commit statement within a loop

ECATT_CHECK020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_CHECK - Contains messages for checking ecatt scripts

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The script <&1> has commit statement within a loop

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_CHECK020 - The script <&1> has commit statement within a loop ?

  The SAP error message ECATT_CHECK020 indicates that there is a commit statement within a loop in your eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script. This is generally not recommended because committing within a loop can lead to performance issues and inconsistent data states.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the eCATT script is trying to execute a commit statement (e.g., COMMIT WORK) inside a loop. This can lead to multiple commits being executed in a single transaction, which can cause problems such as:
  
  Performance degradation due to frequent commits.
  Potential data integrity issues if the loop fails after some commits have been executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should refactor your eCATT script to ensure that the commit statement is executed outside of the loop. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Identify the Loop: Locate the loop in your script where the commit statement is currently placed.
  
  
  Move the Commit Statement: Move the commit statement outside of the