How To Fix /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK008 - eCATT and CATT are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: eCATT and CATT are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK008 - eCATT and CATT are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK008 eCATT and CATT are not allowed typically indicates that the system is configured in such a way that it does not permit the execution of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) or CATT (Computer Aided Test Tool) scripts. This can happen for various reasons, often related to system settings or authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the use of eCATT and CATT due to security policies or specific project requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the script may not have the necessary authorizations to run eCATT or CATT scripts.
  Client Settings: The client settings may be configured to disable eCATT and CATT functionalities.
  Transport Layer: The transport layer settings may not allow the execution of these tools in certain environments (e.g., production).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the system settings to ensure that eCATT and CATT are enabled. This may involve checking the relevant configuration in transaction SPRO or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute eCATT and CATT scripts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Verify the client settings to ensure that eCATT and CATT are not disabled. This can be checked in transaction SCC4 or by consulting with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer:
  
  If the issue is related to the transport layer, ensure that the environment (e.g., development, quality assurance, production) allows the execution of these tools. This may require adjustments in the transport settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to eCATT and CATT for any specific configurations or restrictions that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides documentation on how to use eCATT, including setup and configuration guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.