How To Fix ECATT_TDW042 - Selected variant deleted

ECATT_TDW042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_TDW - Message Class for Test Data Wizard

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Selected variant deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_TDW042 - Selected variant deleted ?

  The SAP error message ECATT_TDW042, which states "Selected variant deleted," typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when you attempt to execute a test script that references a variant that has been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Variant: The most common cause is that the test variant you are trying to use has been deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may have been deleted in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Existence: Verify if the variant still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the eCATT transaction and checking the list of available variants.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that you have