How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER101 - Descriptions are identical to those of eCATT defined in the system

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Descriptions are identical to those of eCATT defined in the system

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/SMB/BB_INSTALLER101 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER101 typically indicates that there is a conflict in the definitions of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) scripts or test configurations. This error arises when the system detects that the descriptions of the eCATT scripts are identical, which can lead to ambiguity in execution or installation processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple eCATT scripts or test configurations with the same description in the system. This can happen if scripts were copied or if there was an oversight during the creation of new scripts.
  Naming Conflicts: If the naming conventions are not followed properly, it can lead to confusion and conflicts in the system.
  Transport Issues: If eCATT scripts were transported from one system to another, it is possible that duplicates were created during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction code SECATT to list all eCATT scripts and check for