How To Fix /SMB/TASK037 - Ecatt &1 is external but has no file name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TASK -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Ecatt &1 is external but has no file name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TASK037 - Ecatt &1 is external but has no file name ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TASK037 Ecatt &1 is external but has no file name typically occurs in the context of SAP eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when you are trying to execute a test script that references an external file, but the file name is not specified or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Name: The eCATT script is configured to use an external file (like a data file or a script file), but the file name has not been provided in the script or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The external file might be referenced incorrectly in the eCATT script, leading to the system not being able to locate it.
  File Not Uploaded: If the external file is supposed to be uploaded to the SAP system, it may not have been uploaded or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the File Name: Check the eCATT script and ensure that the external file name is specified correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the eCATT script in the eCATT workbench.
  Navigating to the section where the external file is referenced.
  Ensuring that the file name is correctly entered and that it points to a valid file.
  
  
  
  Upload the File: If the external file is not uploaded, you need to upload it to the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code CG3Z (for uploading files) or through the appropriate eCATT interface.
  
  
  Check File Path: Ensure that the path to the external file is correct. If the file is located on a server or a specific directory, make sure that the path is accessible and correctly specified in the eCATT script.
  
  
  Review eCATT Configuration: If you are using a configuration or a template, ensure that all necessary parameters, including the file name, are correctly set up.
  
  
  Test the Script: After making the necessary changes, run the eCATT script again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for eCATT for detailed information on how to configure and use external files in your test scripts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute your eCATT script.