How To Fix ES290 - CATT procedure &1 does not exist (press F4 for possible entries)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 290

• Message text: CATT procedure &1 does not exist (press F4 for possible entries)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES290 - CATT procedure &1 does not exist (press F4 for possible entries) ?

  The SAP error message ES290 indicates that a CATT (Computer Aided Test Tool) procedure you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Procedure: The CATT procedure you are trying to execute has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo in the name of the CATT procedure you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the CATT procedure.
  Transport Issues: If the procedure was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Procedure Name: Verify that you are entering the correct name of the CATT procedure. Use the F4 key to get a list of possible entries and ensure that the name matches exactly.
  Create or Restore Procedure: If the procedure does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access and execute CATT procedures. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Transport Check: If the procedure was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Use Transaction CATT: You can use transaction code CATT to manage and view existing CATT procedures. This can help you confirm whether the procedure exists or not.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CATT Overview: CATT is a tool used in SAP for automated testing of business processes. It allows users to create test scripts that can simulate user actions in the SAP GUI.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CATT for managing CATT procedures and SE93 for checking transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to CATT procedures. You can search for specific error messages or issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.