How To Fix /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS028 - Ref. &1;&2 in installation data, but does not exist in ECATT definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Ref. &1;&2 in installation data, but does not exist in ECATT definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS028 - Ref. &1;&2 in installation data, but does not exist in ECATT definition ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS028 Ref. &1;&2 in installation data, but does not exist in ECATT definition typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the installation data and the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) definition. This can occur during the installation or configuration of SAP components, particularly when using eCATT for automated testing or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing eCATT Definition: The error suggests that there is a reference in the installation data to a component or object that does not have a corresponding definition in the eCATT scripts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The installation data may have been incorrectly configured or may reference outdated or incorrect components.
  Transport Issues: If the eCATT scripts were transported from another system, they may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the components installed and the eCATT definitions available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check eCATT Definitions: Verify that the eCATT definitions exist for the components referenced in the installation data. You can do this by navigating to the eCATT transaction (SECATT) and checking for the relevant scripts.
  Update Installation Data: If the eCATT definitions are missing, you may need to create or update them to match the installation data.
  Review Transport Requests: If the eCATT definitions were supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific components you are working with to ensure that all necessary definitions and configurations are in place.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the eCATT documentation to understand how to create and manage test scripts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.