How To Fix /SMB/CM_API_COMMON188 - ECATT objectids not found for solution &1, bbid &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_API_COMMON -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: ECATT objectids not found for solution &1, bbid &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON188 - ECATT objectids not found for solution &1, bbid &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON188 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) object IDs for a given solution and business blueprint ID (bbid). This error typically arises in the context of test automation or when working with eCATT scripts in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing eCATT Object IDs: The specified eCATT object IDs may not exist in the system for the given solution and business blueprint ID.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the eCATT setup, such as incorrect references to object IDs.
  Transport Issues: If the eCATT objects were transported from another system, they may not have been transported correctly or may be missing in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the eCATT objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object IDs: Check if the eCATT object IDs exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the eCATT transaction (e.g., SECATT) and searching for the object IDs associated with the specified solution and bbid.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the eCATT is correct. Verify that the solution and bbid are correctly set up and that the object IDs are properly linked.
  Transport Check: If the eCATT objects were supposed to be transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the eCATT has the necessary authorizations to access the required objects. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Recreate Objects: If the objects are missing, you may need to recreate them or import them from a source system where they exist.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on eCATT for detailed information on how to create and manage eCATT scripts and object IDs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.