How To Fix /SMB/MD_AS_CUST013 - Variants are not buffered for eCATT &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/MD_AS_CUST -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variants are not buffered for eCATT &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST013 - Variants are not buffered for eCATT &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST013 Variants are not buffered for eCATT &1 typically occurs in the context of using eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) for automated testing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a variant that is not buffered, which can lead to issues when executing test scripts.
  Cause:
  
  Non-buffered Variants: The error suggests that the variant you are trying to use in your eCATT script is not set up to be buffered. In SAP, variants can be buffered or non-buffered, and non-buffered variants may not be accessible in certain contexts, such as automated testing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the buffering of certain variants.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Check the settings of the variant to ensure it is set to be buffered. You can do this by editing the variant and looking for the buffering option.
  
  
  
  Create a Buffered Variant:
  
  If the variant is not buffered, consider creating a new variant that is buffered. This can be done by defining a new variant and ensuring that the buffering option is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review eCATT Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your eCATT configuration is correct and that it is set up to access buffered variants. You may need to review the eCATT scripts and the associated parameters.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user executing the eCATT script. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing variants and eCATT configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on eCATT, which can be helpful in understanding how to set up and manage test scripts and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding solutions to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.