How To Fix /SMBA0/GOC018 - Cannot find correspondig eCATT Configuration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMBA0/GOC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot find correspondig eCATT Configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMBA0/GOC018 - Cannot find correspondig eCATT Configuration. ?

  The SAP error message /SMBA0/GOC018 Cannot find corresponding eCATT Configuration typically occurs in the context of SAP's eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when the system is unable to locate the necessary configuration for a test script or a test configuration that is being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The eCATT configuration that the test script is trying to reference does not exist or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: The name of the eCATT configuration might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the test script.
  Transport Issues: If the eCATT configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the test may not have the necessary authorizations to access the eCATT configuration.
  System Environment: The configuration might be valid in one client or environment but not in another (e.g., development vs. production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration Existence: Verify that the eCATT configuration exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the eCATT configuration transaction (usually SECATT).
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the eCATT configuration is correctly referenced in the test script. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  Transport Check: If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the eCATT configuration. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Recreate Configuration: If the configuration is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements of your test script.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the eCATT configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eCATT Documentation: SAP provides documentation on how to create and manage eCATT configurations. This can be helpful for understanding the setup process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to eCATT configurations. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be a good resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.