How To Fix /SMB/MD_AS_CUST012 - ECATT Paramter not defined properly: Variant has to be first parameter

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/MD_AS_CUST -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ECATT Paramter not defined properly: Variant has to be first parameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST012 - ECATT Paramter not defined properly: Variant has to be first parameter ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST012 indicates that there is an issue with the parameters defined in an eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script. Specifically, the error states that the variant must be the first parameter in the eCATT script.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the eCATT script is not set up correctly, particularly in the way parameters are defined. In eCATT, the first parameter must always be a variant, which is a predefined set of values that can be used in the test script. If the first parameter is not a variant, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should check the following:
  
  
  Check Parameter Order: Ensure that the first parameter in your eCATT script is indeed a variant. If it is not, you will need to modify the script to place the variant as the first parameter.
  
  
  Define the Variant: If you do not have a variant defined, you will need to create one. This can be done in the eCATT transaction by defining a new variant that includes the necessary values for your test.
  
  
  Modify the eCATT Script: If you have an existing eCATT script, you may need to edit it to ensure that the first parameter is the variant. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the eCATT script in the eCATT transaction.
  Rearranging the parameters so that the variant is the first one listed.
  
  
  
  Test the Script: After making the necessary changes, save the script and run it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for eCATT to understand how to properly define parameters and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide solutions or workarounds.
  
  By ensuring that the variant is the first parameter in your eCATT script, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your tests.