How To Fix WEBDYNPRO_RT026 - Client (&) is not active; eCatt rendering not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBDYNPRO_RT - Message class of Web Dynpro runtime

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Client (&) is not active; eCatt rendering not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBDYNPRO_RT026 - Client (&) is not active; eCatt rendering not active ?

  The SAP error message:
  WEBDYNPRO_RT026 Client (&) is not active; eCatt rendering not active
  typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications and eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when trying to render or execute eCATT scripts or Web Dynpro components in a client that is not active.
  
  Cause
  
  The client specified in the error message is not active in the SAP system.
  eCATT rendering requires the client to be active to properly execute or display Web Dynpro components.
  This error often happens when:
  
  You try to run or test eCATT scripts in a client that is either locked or not set as active.
  The client settings in the system do not allow rendering or execution of Web Dynpro applications.
  The system configuration for the client does not permit eCATT rendering.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Client Status:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 (Client Administration).
  Verify if the client number mentioned in the error message is active.
  If the client is inactive, activate it by changing the client status to Active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Client:
  
  In SCC4, select the client.
  Change the Client Role to a productive or test client.
  Ensure the client is not locked.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check eCATT Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the eCATT tool is properly configured for the client.
  Verify that the Web Dynpro components related to eCATT are correctly installed and active.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Make sure the user executing the eCATT script has the necessary authorizations in the client.
  
  
  
  Restart or Refresh:
  
  After activating the client, log off and log back in.
  Retry the eCATT execution or Web Dynpro rendering.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SCC4: Used to manage client settings including activation.
  eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool): SAP tool for automated testing and data migration.
  Web Dynpro: SAP’s UI technology for web applications.
  Client must be active for many runtime operations, including Web Dynpro rendering and eCATT execution.
  If the client is a test or development client, ensure it is not locked or restricted.
  For more details, SAP Notes related to eCATT and client administration may be helpful.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Client is inactive or locked; eCATT rendering requires an active client.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the client in SCC4; ensure client is not locked; verify eCATT and Web Dynpro setup.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SCC4 for client management; check user authorizations; ensure proper eCATT config.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after activating the client, consider checking SAP Notes or contacting SAP support with the exact client number and system details.