How To Fix /SMB/SBA1151 - Select an ECATT test configuration with external data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Select an ECATT test configuration with external data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1151 - Select an ECATT test configuration with external data ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1151 Select an ECATT test configuration with external data typically occurs in the context of using the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) for automated testing in SAP systems. This error indicates that the test configuration you are trying to execute requires external data, but none has been selected or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Data Configuration: The eCATT test script is designed to use external data (like data from a CSV file or a database) for its execution, but the configuration for this external data is either missing or not properly linked to the test script.
  Incorrect Test Configuration: The selected test configuration may not be set up to use external data, or it may not be correctly defined in the eCATT environment.
  User Permissions: The user executing the test may not have the necessary permissions to access the external data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Correct Test Configuration:
  
  Go to the eCATT transaction (SECATT).
  Open the test script you are trying to execute.
  Ensure that you have selected a test configuration that is linked to the appropriate external data source.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify External Data:
  
  If you do not have an external data configuration, you will need to create one. This can be done by:
  
  Creating a new data container (e.g., a CSV file or a database table).
  Defining the structure of the data that your test script will use.
  
  
  Link this data container to your eCATT test configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the test has the necessary authorizations to access the external data source.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust permissions if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for eCATT to understand how to properly set up and link external data to your test configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on how to use eCATT, including how to set up external data sources and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to eCATT and external data configurations.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding solutions to similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute your eCATT test script with the required external data.