Parameter interface between CATT and external test (SAP Library - The Test Workbench in the SAP System (BC-CAT-PLN))

Parameter interface between CATT and external test tool

CATT has import and export parameters for passing data between test modules and external applications (see also Use external applications) which the external test tool can use. They are passed to the CATT interface with the test case when the external test tool is called. The test tool provides import and export parameter read and set functions.

The parameters have the following format:

The parameter type is either import or export.

The parameter name is maximum 12-character and case-insensitive.

The parameter value is maximum 132-character and case-sensitive.

You can also redefine import and export parameters which were added to the existing CATT test case parameters after saving the CATT test case, from the external test tool .

Communication with CATT is only possible if the external test tool was called from the CATT file list (from the CATT maintenance transaction with Go to ® Functions). The communication is canceled when you leave the CATT maintenance screen or call a CATT function. To reestablish communication, you must call the test tool from CATT again.