How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION059 - Definition for Ecatt &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Definition for Ecatt &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION059 - Definition for Ecatt &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION059 Definition for Ecatt &1 not found typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) definition that is referenced in your test script or configuration. This can happen for several reasons, such as missing definitions, incorrect naming, or issues with the eCATT configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Definition: The eCATT definition that is being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Name: The name of the eCATT definition might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the script.
  Transport Issues: If the eCATT definition was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the eCATT definition.
  Namespace Issues: The definition might be in a different namespace that is not accessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Definition Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SECATT and check if the eCATT definition exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the eCATT definition in your script matches exactly with the name in the system, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the definition was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the eCATT has the necessary authorizations to access the definition. You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the eCATT definition is in a different namespace, ensure that your script is correctly referencing it, or consider moving the definition to a more accessible namespace.
  
  
  
  Recreate Definition:
  
  If the definition is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements of your test case.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on eCATT for detailed information on how to create and manage eCATT definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to eCATT that might address this error.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.