How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION061 - eCATT &1 has no importing parameter, external file not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: eCATT &1 has no importing parameter, external file not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION061 - eCATT &1 has no importing parameter, external file not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION061 indicates that there is an issue with an eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script where a specific test script or function module is expected to have importing parameters, but it does not. This error typically arises when you are trying to use an external file in a test script that requires importing parameters, but the target function or script does not have any defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Import Parameters: The eCATT script or function module you are trying to execute does not have any importing parameters defined, which is required for the external file to be processed correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The eCATT configuration might be incorrect, leading to the expectation of importing parameters that are not present.
  File Handling: The external file you are trying to use may not be compatible with the expected input of the eCATT script.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the eCATT Script: Review the eCATT script or function module