eCATT (Extended Computer Aided Test Tool)
eCATT (Extended Computer Aided Test Tool)
What is eCATT?
eCATT is an SAP Testing Tool used to automate & test business scenarios in R/3. Each test generates a
detailed log that documents the test process and results. If the testing is smooth without any errors, this means
that the business scenarios mapped in R/3 are correct. If the test results in error then the problem can be
analyzed using the error log that is generated.
eCATT enables automatic testing in SAP GUI for Windows and SAP GUI for Java.
Features of eCATT:
Following functions can be performed using eCATT:
Integrated with Test Workbench, so allows proper management of scripts using SCAT
transaction.
All eCATT Objects are Repository Objects. Therefore one can take advantage of
Standard SAP Transport Tools.
eCATT Objects can easily download & upload in XML with XSD format.
There can be several versions of Test Scripts, which allows different implementations
with different releases.
The separation of Test Scripts, Test Data & System Data allows for a considerable
degree of reuse.
Why eCATT?
CATT is no longer supported by SAP for the creation of new developments. Hence all the test scripts
developed in CATT are now need to migrate/Update to eCATT. Comparative to manual testing, the following
are advantages of using eCATT:
Due to automation, less manpower is required for testing. This helps financially.
Due to automation, manual errors are reduced to large extent. Hence results in error
free testing. This helps, as no further problems will occur while the usage of R/3
system by end users and hence increases the efficiency.
In regression testing, automated test scripts are an ideal method of quickly detecting errors. Automatic test logs
make it easy to reproduce test results, enabling fast analysis and planning of further activities, leading to cost
savings for the customer.