How To Fix ECATT_ODATA_ST_TST002 - Assign a system data container first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_ODATA_ST_TST - eCATT - OData Smoke Test Testing - Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Assign a system data container first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_ST_TST002 - Assign a system data container first ?

  The error message ECATT_ODATA_ST_TST002: "Assign a system data container first" typically occurs in the context of SAP eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when you are trying to execute a test script that requires a system data container, but none has been assigned.
  Cause:
  
  No System Data Container Assigned: The most common cause of this error is that the test script you are trying to execute does not have a system data container assigned to it. A system data container is necessary for eCATT to know which system to connect to and execute the test against.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the eCATT test script or the system data container itself.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user executing the test may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system data container.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a System Data Container:
  
  Go to the eCATT transaction (code: SECATT).
  Open the test script that you are trying to execute.
  In the test script, navigate to the "System Data Container" section.
  Assign a valid system data container that corresponds to the system you want to test.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system data container is correctly configured and points to a valid SAP system.
  Verify that the connection parameters (like client, user, password, etc.) are correctly set in the system data container.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the eCATT test has the necessary authorizations to access the system data container and perform the actions defined in the test script.
  
  
  
  Testing the Connection:
  
  After assigning the system data container, you can test the connection to ensure that it is working correctly before executing the test script.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for eCATT for detailed information on how to create and manage system data containers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to eCATT and system data containers.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your eCATT test script.