How To Fix ECATT_FAV017 - Favorite Start Profiles of User: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_FAV - Messages of SECATT_FAVORITES

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Favorite Start Profiles of User: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_FAV017 - Favorite Start Profiles of User: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT_FAV017, which indicates "Favorite Start Profiles of User: &1," typically arises in the context of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) framework. This error message suggests that there is an issue related to the favorite start profiles for a specific user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Profiles: The user may not have any favorite start profiles defined, or the profiles may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to access or execute the favorite start profiles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the eCATT settings or the user profile settings in the SAP system.
  User-Specific Settings: The error could be related to user-specific settings that are not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profiles:
  
  Go to the user profile settings and verify if the favorite start profiles are correctly defined for the user in question.
  Ensure that the profiles are complete and not corrupted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the eCATT scripts and profiles.
  You can check the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Profiles:
  
  If the user does not have any favorite start profiles, create new ones as needed.
  If profiles exist but are incomplete, update them with the necessary information.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Check the eCATT configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or eCATT administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for eCATT to understand more about managing favorite start profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to eCATT and this specific error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that address known issues or bugs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction code SECADMIN to manage authorizations.
  Use transaction code eCATT to access the eCATT tool directly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.